as in frees
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
you've woven such a web of lies that it's hard to see how you can extricate yourself now
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frees
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Israel put that on hold until Hamas frees a civilian hostage who Israel said should have been released Saturday.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025 -
Glide mode frees you up to be present with others and enjoy your surroundings.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Extricates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extricates. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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