extricate

[ek-stri-keyt] / ˈɛk strɪˌkeɪt /

VERB

get out of a situation; relieve of responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bail out detach differentiate disengage disentangle extract liberate rescue

STRONG

clear deliver disburden disembarrass disencumber disinvolve free loose loosen release remove resolve separate sever untie withdraw

WEAK

difference discumber get off the hook get out from under let go let off pull out save one's neck wriggle out of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

attach connect link unite

STRONG

combine confine hold join keep limit remain restrain stay

WEAK

entangle involve

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, despite these woes, I was able to extricate some March Madness picks from the collective wisdom, or otherwise, of the major AI platforms.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

We would not extricate ourselves from that costly conflict for another seventeen years.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Rocket responded with its “Bully Shield” program, which pays penalties and court fees for any brokers who want to extricate themselves from UWM External link’s contract.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Watching his movies, one can see that Lynch was compelled by all of the ways his characters might be able to extricate themselves from their horrendous situations.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2025

They formed a committee called “Free Bobby Fischer” and worked with others trying to extricate Fischer from his cell.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

extricate

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