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Recent Examples of extrication
The driver of the truck was pinned inside the vehicle and required extrication, according to the release.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
As troopers were headed to the scene, the Shelton Police Department notified Troop I that multiple parties were injured, including a passenger who was unconscious and requiring extrication, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Due to the type of incident, Yolo County officials say extensive extrication efforts were needed to remove the person.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Officers began life-saving measures, and fire personnel were needed for extrication.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The fire department noted that there was no fire or hazardous-material exposure, and no extrication operations were required.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Europe also has taken incremental measures to improve post-crash rescue and extrication protocols.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026
As troopers were headed to the scene, the Shelton Police Department notified Troop I that multiple parties were injured, including a passenger who was unconscious and requiring extrication, the warrant affidavit said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Due to the type of incident, Yolo County officials say extensive extrication efforts were needed to remove the person.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Officers began life-saving measures, and fire personnel were needed for extrication.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The fire department noted that there was no fire or hazardous-material exposure, and no extrication operations were required.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Europe also has taken incremental measures to improve post-crash rescue and extrication protocols.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extrication
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That the Big Apple was owned by Mora and his wife, who was Black, provided a level of protection that activists found in rare supply.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The thick wedge heel makes these a perfect day-to-night boot, and to top it off, they’re crafted from a water-repellent upper for protection from the elements.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy and a homeland security adviser, both described Renée Good and Alex Pretti as domestic terrorists after immigration agents fatally shot them last month in separate incidents in Minneapolis.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Half way through the lunch there was a very grand arrival and a buzz of security as a jeep pulled up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Over the past decade, member states of the European Union – of which the UK is not a member – have already doubled their defense expenditures, but more spending is needed, the defense chiefs argued.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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This shift enables reactive defense systems, such as satellite hulls that intentionally heat to harden against incoming micrometeorite impacts.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An ambulance had to come to Brooks Nader’s rescue when the model suffered food poisoning during a flight for her 29th birthday trip.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Members of the cave team began medical care and initiated vertical rescue procedures.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In honor of the rich history the property boasts, Casa Cody was designated a Class 1 historic site, Palm Springs’ highest level of historic preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Magic Gardens Museum and Magic Gardens Studio are owned by a nonprofit and have a full-time preservation team that worked alongside Zagar for over a decade.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Deeply committed to sea turtle conservation, Four Seasons Resort Nevis has partnered with the Sea Turtle Conservancy for over 15 years to educate and raise awareness while supporting research on migration patterns and species recovery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Extrication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extrication. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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