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wriggle out of

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 get out from under let go let off pull out save one's neck

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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Well, now I’m just trying to wriggle out of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has said he "has had enough" of Cavan-based insulation company Kingspan "trying to wriggle out of their responsibilities".

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2024

“Somehow I managed to wriggle out of that sweater and kept running,” she recalled.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2023

Congress has been at this crossroads before and has previously managed to wriggle out of the impasse without devastating consequences.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023

Gwin moved on his shoulder, trying to wriggle out of his collar, which he liked as little as he liked the dog's leash Dustfinger always carried with him.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

wriggle out of

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