Extricate vs. Extract
Extricate
Definition
To extricate means to free or remove something from a difficult or tangled situation.
Extract
Definition
To extract means to remove or take out something, often by using effort or force.
Example
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She tried to extricate herself from the complicated project.
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The fire department worked quickly to extricate the trapped cat from the tree.
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He managed to extricate his car from the mud after several attempts.
Example
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He used a special tool to extract the cork from the bottle.
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The dentist had to extract her painful wisdom tooth.
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Scientists extract DNA from samples for testing.
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