extrication

noun

Definition of extricationnext
as in protection

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extrication
  1. protection
  2. security
  3. defense
  4. preservation
  5. conservation
Noun
  • Four years ago, the Sharks had Brent Burns, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Logan Couture, Kevin Labanc, Evander Kane, Erik Karlsson, Martin Jones, and Timo Meier on long-term contracts, most with at least some trade protection in a flat-cap world.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting related to the protection of funds permitted for withdrawal from the Trust Account and compliance with the investment management trust agreement.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of protection
Noun
  • Bucks tend to prioritize security over convenience.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Once contacted, their operations team assembles within hours, prepares an estimate, and proceeds to dispatch their security personnel.
    Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of security
Noun
  • Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald’s scheme gave Purdy fits last year when Macdonald coordinated Baltimore’s defense (four interceptions), but produced 255 yards and three touchdowns with no turnovers and no sacks in the 49ers’ win at Seattle last month.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Applied Energetics continues to focus on developing its laser and optical systems for defense and commercial applications, highlighting its recent agreements and expansions in laboratory space.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of defense
Noun
  • As President Trump’s administration begins its second term, the call to action for data preservation is more urgent than ever.
    Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The Shreveport City Council passed a resolution two weeks ago urging the state Legislature to retain the credits for filming and for preservation of historic buildings.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of preservation
Noun
  • Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images Listing them under the Endangered Species Act would also increase funding for species conservation in range countries and for research efforts to address conservation.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of conservation
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