How to Use extract in a Sentence

extract

1 of 2 verb

• The machines extract the juice from the apples.
• I had to have a tooth extracted.
• They are hoping to extract new insights from the test results.
• He extracted a credit card from his wallet.
• We finally extracted a confession from him.
• The tumor was surgically extracted.
• Investigators were able to extract useful information from the company's financial records.
• To extract it, just pull it out of the ground and hike it out.
  — Lauren Steele, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
• To try to, to try to extract goodness.
  — Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2026
• The queen asks that her heart be extracted as proof of death.
  — Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 30 July 2023
• Perhaps there’s more to extract there.
  — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
• How to extract the essence of a person from the clutter of days and years?
  — Sara Wheeler, Big Think, 17 Apr. 2026
• By then, the most valuable knowledge may be hard to extract.
  — Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
• The size varies by brew type, extracting just the right amount of oils for flavor.
  — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
• The remains of the old stamp mill, where ore was crushed to extract gold, stick up on the hillside.
  — Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
• His mother flew in to extract him, directing a taxi to a hole in the base’s fence.
  — Neil MacFarquhar, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2023
• Once dry, these kernels are pressed to extract the oil and then deodorized.
  — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
• If that’s the first hurdle, the second has been extracting goals from him.
  — Beren Cross, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
• Olive oil is made by crushing olives and extracting their liquids.
  — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
• Somewhere nearby, a fish press extracted the last bit of juice from the day’s catch.
  — Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
• Which is to extract their own benefit from this country.
  — CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
• We’re designed to extract meaning from the past, and that meaning should have truth in it.
  — David Marchese Photograph By Mamadi Doumbouya, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024
• Pages without depth leave the model with little to extract.
  — Lyssanoel Frater, Ascend Agency, 20 Mar. 2026
• At the same time, Democrats are looking for new ways to extract taxes from the wealthy.
  — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
• Miranda extracts her hand and smiles.
  — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
• The country’s heavy, sour crude can be challenging to extract.
  — Dan Mangan,leslie Josephs,spencer Kimball,cj Haddad,justin Papp,jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
• Substitute the vanilla extract with a splash of bourbon or rum for a boozy touch.
  — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
• Submerge the sections in a large bowl of water and extract the seeds with your fingers.
  — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
• The black mass can then be processed in one of two ways to extract its valuable components.
  — Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
• Centrifugal juicers use a blade to shred and spin produce in order to extract its juice.
  — Caroline Thomason, Health, 5 July 2023

extract

2 of 2 noun

• The recipe calls for a tablespoon of vanilla extract.
• Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat well.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
• Skip the almond extract to make these nut-free.
  — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
• Wisk coconut oil, maple syrup, and extracts in small bowl.
  — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
• Once melted, stir in the mint extract.
  — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
• Add eggs, pure vanilla extract, and heavy cream.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
• Remove the bowl from the heat and add vanilla extract.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
• Tea and extracts are not the same, so their effects may differ.
  — Merve Ceylan, Health, 30 Mar. 2026
• The sauce was great, added a bit more sugar and a few drops of almond extract.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
• The clear liquid doesn’t feel greasy, thanks to the witch hazel and algae extract.
  — Kayla Blanton, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2023
• Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
  — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
• With botanical extracts, the serum helps even skin tone, too.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
• With botanical extracts, the serum helps even skin tone, too.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
• With botanical extracts, the serum helps even skin tone, too.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
• With botanical extracts, the serum helps even skin tone, too.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
• Combine half-and-half, sugar, extract, and a pinch of salt in the quart-sized bag.
  — Rachelle Doorley, Parents, 16 Aug. 2023
• Add a dash of vanilla extract or a teaspoon of vanilla bean paste.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
• Mix tart cherry juice with a splash of vanilla extract and top with sparkling water.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
• Reduce the heat to a simmer, add lemon juice and extract, and stir to combine.
  — Tejal Rao, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023
• Licorice extract is derived from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant.
  — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
• To round out the flavors, try mixing in some vanilla extract and a pinch of flaky salt.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
• Try adding a heavy splash of good vanilla extract, maple syrup, or honey to the batter.
  — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
• Tinctures and extracts are easy to mix with your favorite juice, tea, smoothie or shake.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
• Aged garlic extract takes a very long time to make due to the aging process, but is quite potent.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
• Pure vanilla extract adds sweetness and depth to the batter.
  — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
• Add four dashes of celery essence, one dash of spice extract, fill with hot water, and drink up!
  — David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2023
• Stir in lemon zest, vanilla, almond extract (if using) and dry milk.
  — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
• Beat in the flour mixture, vanilla extract, and nuts (if using).
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
• Plus, their seasonal pink, white, and red hues come from fruit and vegetable extracts.
  — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
• Next, mix in the espresso powder, vanilla extract and salt.
  — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026