as in pulls
to draw out by force or with effort
extracted a splinter from my hand
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as in excerpts
a part taken from a longer work
the anthology includes a long extract from the epic poem
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Recent Examples of extracts
Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
Experts have warned regional countries against cozying up to the Kremlin, which often extracts major economic concessions in exchange for assistance.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
If someone extracts your phone's data through this vulnerability, that information could be exposed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Miranda extracts her hand and smiles.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Rather than address this regulatory dysfunction, state policymakers have created a system that extracts money from market-rate homebuyers to subsidize dysfunctional affordable-housing and public-transit regimes.
—Jennifer Hernandez, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Both Montecillo and Monte Rosso are aged for one year in 40 percent new French oak barrels and a second year in a 2,000-liter foudre, but Soto extracts earlier in fermentation for the Montecillo and then becomes gentler through the process to keep the tannins soft.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Sharon extracts the drama from the score as Yannick Nézét-Séguin conducts it; Nézét-Séguin aligns his interpretation with Sharon’s theatrical rhythms, and both have in Davidson and Spyres a pair of singer-actors willing to delve as well as deliver.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
Natera spares no detail depicting how the one percent vacations—and the incredible toll luxury tourism extracts from locales, environmentally, emotionally, and existentially.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Chrysanthemums contain natural compounds that repel a range of insects, which is part of why their extracts show up in commercial bug sprays.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The treatment begins with a highly active peel to gently renew the skin, followed by a vitamin-rich mask infused with nourishing plant extracts.
—Essence, 12 May 2026
La Mer doubles down on replenishing algae extracts here, thanks to their signature Miracle Broth and Shaping Ferment formulas.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
According to the report, the multi-country Global Monitoring System between April 2024 and March of this year identified about 22,000 ads for 267,000 wildlife products, involving about 8,500 live animals and about 258,000 items of animal meat, parts and extracts.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Tinctures, extracts and powders work best in adaptogen drinks.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Per the company, every blend is made with real fruit extracts and contains no gluten, sugar, artificial flavors or preservatives.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Verb
At Cincinnati's Christ Hospital, an AI tool that extracts incidental findings from radiology reports helped achieve a 69% early-stage lung cancer detection rate, compared with a national average of 46%.
—Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
Experts have warned regional countries against cozying up to the Kremlin, which often extracts major economic concessions in exchange for assistance.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
If someone extracts your phone's data through this vulnerability, that information could be exposed.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Miranda extracts her hand and smiles.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Rather than address this regulatory dysfunction, state policymakers have created a system that extracts money from market-rate homebuyers to subsidize dysfunctional affordable-housing and public-transit regimes.
—Jennifer Hernandez, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Both Montecillo and Monte Rosso are aged for one year in 40 percent new French oak barrels and a second year in a 2,000-liter foudre, but Soto extracts earlier in fermentation for the Montecillo and then becomes gentler through the process to keep the tannins soft.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Sharon extracts the drama from the score as Yannick Nézét-Séguin conducts it; Nézét-Séguin aligns his interpretation with Sharon’s theatrical rhythms, and both have in Davidson and Spyres a pair of singer-actors willing to delve as well as deliver.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
Natera spares no detail depicting how the one percent vacations—and the incredible toll luxury tourism extracts from locales, environmentally, emotionally, and existentially.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Chrysanthemums contain natural compounds that repel a range of insects, which is part of why their extracts show up in commercial bug sprays.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
The treatment begins with a highly active peel to gently renew the skin, followed by a vitamin-rich mask infused with nourishing plant extracts.
—Essence, 12 May 2026
La Mer doubles down on replenishing algae extracts here, thanks to their signature Miracle Broth and Shaping Ferment formulas.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
According to the report, the multi-country Global Monitoring System between April 2024 and March of this year identified about 22,000 ads for 267,000 wildlife products, involving about 8,500 live animals and about 258,000 items of animal meat, parts and extracts.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Tinctures, extracts and powders work best in adaptogen drinks.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Per the company, every blend is made with real fruit extracts and contains no gluten, sugar, artificial flavors or preservatives.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
Verb
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Creating the body of work that pulls customers in.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Unlike other fans that blow existing air around a room, an exhaust fan pulls existing air out of the area.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
Noun
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There are crew debriefings from Apollo 17 and Skylab, too, as well as other transcripts and/or audio excerpts from Gemini 7, Apollo 12 and Apollo 17.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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These are edited excerpts from the conversation.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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There are swooping close encounters with heavenly bodies, Lego blocks in antigravity mode and swarms of Separators, a sort of astro-anthropomorphic version of the tool that pries apart Lego bricks in real life.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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The show’s biggest laugh may come when Testa pries open Costanzo’s mouth and pronounces just how many performances of Norma Galas has left.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tabakis lightly strums and plucks over a glowing drone and chattering birds, offering an ecumenical introduction, a smiling welcome.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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Carrera now plucks the melody in single notes.—
Peter Wayne Moe,
Longreads,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Extracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extracts. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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