extricate
Americanverb
Other Word Forms
- extricable adjective
- extrication noun
- unextricated adjective
Etymology
Origin of extricate
First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin extricātus (past participle of extricāre ), equivalent to ex- ex- 1 + tric(ae) “perplexities” + -ātus -ate 1
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
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
In another instance, Johna Kay Ramirez, Squad member Jentzen Ramirez’s mother, tried to extricate her son from the group.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025
As they search for answers, they see students with their eyes glued to their devices, unable to extricate themselves from the hit of dopamine they get from their screen’s blue light.
From Salon • Mar. 18, 2025
When the restless, wiggling majority has settled into sleep, I carefully extricate myself from my blanket and tiptoe through the cavern until I find Finnick, feeling for some unspecified reason that he will understand.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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