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
ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Making hard decisions—layoffs, budget cuts, killing projects—extracts a personal toll.
—David Ko, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In a work as captivated with pastoral landscapes as the haunting glow of a tube TV, Vermette extracts possibility from every shot, down to crossfading that recalls the expressiveness of silent cinema.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Annually, the mine extracts nearly 4 million tons of ores containing zinc, silver, lead, gold, and copper.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 29 July 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead, Alice Mushrooms products are jam-packed with ingredients like organic Lion’s Mane, organic Cordyceps extracts, Ashwaganda and Reishi mushrooms.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Researchers found that taking ginger extracts or supplements reduced migraine headaches and other symptoms two hours after the attack.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The supplement also contains a blend of plant extracts shown to support digestion, cortisol, progesterone and estrogen levels to assist in weight management, reduce flatulence, decrease occasional heart burn, relieve mild gastrointestinal tract discomfort, and curb carb cravings.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Body treatments and massages incorporate natural ingredients, such as local honey, Ayurvedic plant extracts, and seaweed oils.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Allowing green Hatch chiles to soak for a couple hours in a fresh batch of lemonade extracts their mildly spicy flavor, yielding a refreshing and bright summer sipper.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Each silky mask is drenched in the radiance-boosting essence, powered by La Mer’s iconic Miracle Broth (a nutrient-rich blend of sea kelp, minerals, and antioxidants), along with glycerin and algae extracts to deeply replenish moisture and soften the look of fine lines.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
On the plus side, Silksong never extracts the ultimate punishment by sending you all the way back to the start of the game.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Making hard decisions—layoffs, budget cuts, killing projects—extracts a personal toll.
—David Ko, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In a work as captivated with pastoral landscapes as the haunting glow of a tube TV, Vermette extracts possibility from every shot, down to crossfading that recalls the expressiveness of silent cinema.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Annually, the mine extracts nearly 4 million tons of ores containing zinc, silver, lead, gold, and copper.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 29 July 2025
Noun
The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Instead, Alice Mushrooms products are jam-packed with ingredients like organic Lion’s Mane, organic Cordyceps extracts, Ashwaganda and Reishi mushrooms.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Researchers found that taking ginger extracts or supplements reduced migraine headaches and other symptoms two hours after the attack.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
The supplement also contains a blend of plant extracts shown to support digestion, cortisol, progesterone and estrogen levels to assist in weight management, reduce flatulence, decrease occasional heart burn, relieve mild gastrointestinal tract discomfort, and curb carb cravings.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Body treatments and massages incorporate natural ingredients, such as local honey, Ayurvedic plant extracts, and seaweed oils.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Allowing green Hatch chiles to soak for a couple hours in a fresh batch of lemonade extracts their mildly spicy flavor, yielding a refreshing and bright summer sipper.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Each silky mask is drenched in the radiance-boosting essence, powered by La Mer’s iconic Miracle Broth (a nutrient-rich blend of sea kelp, minerals, and antioxidants), along with glycerin and algae extracts to deeply replenish moisture and soften the look of fine lines.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
Verb
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Excellence is like a magnet that pulls great leaders to their futures.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Via visual gags, a cast of gifted comic actors and a script that pulls both from ’80s and ’90s TV movies and screen classics like Suddenly, Last Summer and The Children’s Hour, Maddie’s Secret straddles the line between comedy and melodrama, creating a wholly unique cinematic experience.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These excerpts have been edited for length and clarity.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
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The excerpts also suggest that Harris is casting blame on others rather than herself and her own campaign, analysts say.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even for someone used to covering for her daughter’s wrongdoings, Tracey is remarkably self-possessed as Laura pries mercilessly into her life and accuses Cherry of every crime under the sun.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Extracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extracts. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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