extrication

noun

Definition of extricationnext
as in protection

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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. — Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Crews stabilized the pickup before performing a technical extrication to free the driver. — Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026 One person was found trapped inside, prompting immediate extrication efforts by emergency crews. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026 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 Rescue crews immediately initiated extrication efforts and started life-saving measures, Besse said. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026 Andrews said that fire department personnel had to use the Jaws of Life to get to the two teenagers in the back of the vehicle during the lengthy extrication, per the San Francisco Chronicle. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Public Health and Safety Night on July 16 will feature demonstrations and information from the city’s police and fire departments, including a live vehicle extrication demonstration. — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extrication
  1. protection
  2. security
  3. defense
  4. rescue
  5. preservation
  6. conservation
Noun
  • Talk of consumer protection could be a result of recent allegations against Miller, who joined ESPN in 2021.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of protection
Noun
  • Video from the Reuters news agency showed security personnel patrolling the streets of Tehran ahead of funeral processions, which are expected to take place at multiple locations in Iran and Iraq.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • On one hand, the arena offers a level of privacy and security few locations can match.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of security
Noun
  • The official added that the administration’s broader message to allies remains focused on increasing defense spending and military readiness.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of defense
Noun
  • According to Rodríguez, the decision to militarize La Guaira was intended to prevent chaos and preserve access for specialized rescue teams.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The funds could be used for assessing environmental risk, rescue efforts and technical support, similar to the Strait of Malacca, the official said.
    — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of rescue
Noun
  • Miami, in particular, has evolved into a global epicenter for both wealth preservation and lifestyle migration, reinforcing long-term demand fundamentals.
    — Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The historic building is listed with its preservation in mind.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of preservation
Noun
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is celebrating 128 years as one of the city’s most enduring landmarks, a place where generations have come to see wildlife up close and learn about conservation without leaving town.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The growing pressure on coastal communities has pushed ocean conservation higher on the political agenda as communities struggle for survival and try to protect their ocean economies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of conservation

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