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get out from under

VERB
extricate
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 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
VERB
liberate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emancipate free rescue save
STRONG
deliver detach discharge disembarrass loose loosen manumit redeem release unbind unchain unhook
WEAK
bail one out free up let loose let out save one's neck set free unshackle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hold incarcerate
STRONG
detain imprison keep
WEAK
hold back limit prevent restrain
VERB
recoup
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compensate get back redeem refund regain reimburse repay win back
STRONG
remunerate repossess requite retrieve satisfy
WEAK
get well make good make redress for make well
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deprive forfeit lose penalize take
STRONG
dissatisfy
WEAK
downslide worsen
VERB
recover
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bounce back gain grow heal increase overcome pick up rebound recuperate restore revive
STRONG
better convalesce mend rally refresh rejuvenate renew
WEAK
be out of woods come around feel oneself again forge ahead get back on feet get better get in shape get over get well make a comeback perk up pull through regain one's health regain one's strength return to form snap back sober up start anew take turn for better
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline decrease destroy diminish hurt lose spend worsen
STRONG
deteriorate kill ruin weaken
WEAK
mislay miss wane
VERB
regain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achieve attain gain reach recapture reclaim recoup recover retake return to take back win back
STRONG
compass recruit redeem repossess retrieve save
WEAK
get well make well reach again reacquire reattain
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon fail forfeit lose miss

Example Sentences

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This just has to do with optimizing shareholder benefits and trying to get out from under threats from the administration.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2025

Just as the Chargers wanted to put their disappointing playoff performance behind them, the Chiefs wanted to get out from under the dark cloud of a blowout Super Bowl loss to Philadelphia.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

"My guess is that this was so he could get out from under Elon," Smith said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

The issue of officer accountability is key to the city being able to get out from under a federal consent decree that has lasted 12 years and cost the city more than $200 million.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

I don’t answer, twisting my body to try to get out from under.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

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