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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

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As the dreaded emails started landing in their inboxes last week, many would-be workers were left scrambling, wondering if they needed to cancel travel plans, wriggle out of leases and line up other summer employment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025

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

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

His attempt to wriggle out of a summons to congressional hearings about his business only served to dial up pressure from lawmakers.

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2022

Meggie tried desperately to wriggle out of Elinor’s arms.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

wriggle out of

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