as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a family of Italian extraction
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Recent Examples of extraction
The rise of trade barriers and localization requirements, however, have been gradually forcing Chinese firms to look abroad, outside of their historic pattern of foreign investments, which served to support the extraction of other countries’ resources.
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Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
The first American oil well was dug nearby, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, and by the time Jacobs was hunting the last elk, an extraction bonanza was well under way.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
These were the photos taken of a McDonald’s computer screen that displayed surveillance footage and not a digital extraction from the video file, the lawsuit said.
—ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Take Buffalo Trace’s parent company, for example, which makes more than 2,000 barrels a day that are used only once for bourbon, to preserve tradition and maximum flavor extraction.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
The first American oil well was dug nearby, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, and by the time Jacobs was hunting the last elk, an extraction bonanza was well under way.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
These were the photos taken of a McDonald’s computer screen that displayed surveillance footage and not a digital extraction from the video file, the lawsuit said.
—ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Take Buffalo Trace’s parent company, for example, which makes more than 2,000 barrels a day that are used only once for bourbon, to preserve tradition and maximum flavor extraction.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraction
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Nearly 90% of Argentines have some sort of European ancestry.—
Jenna Thompson
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The games also provide an opportunity for children of immigrants to connect with their roots and proudly tout their ancestry.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Across 45 panels, the cabin traces the Phantom’s lineage—from its origin story to famous owners to landmark moments—while the Starlight headliner adds still more references.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The government says the reviews are not citizenship revocations, but rather a re-examination of applications that may lack sufficient proof of lineage.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The show has evolved over its long tenure, but its bombastic 50th season managed to both capture the spirit of the show's origins and honor its long legacy.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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One highlight of this tenure was his descent into a fit of giggles while interviewing Carol Channing.—
Mark Kennedy,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Mother African Union Church was founded decades before Juneteenth, born out of racist policies and structures that excluded people of African descent from worshipping freely.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Researchers warn the damage may increase if surviving orangutans face reduced breeding success after the disaster.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Some applicants reportedly relied on genealogy websites such as Ancestry or FamilySearch, while others submitted archival records rather than documents issued by provincial vital statistics offices or civil registries, CIC News reported.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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There are family-style rooms with bunk beds, suites with larger seating areas, single-bed rooms with window benches, A-frame lodges with sunken living spaces, and Blue Lagoon skincare and haircare in all of the bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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His family and campaign volunteers joined him for an election night party in his hometown of Jackson.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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But those not stuck in a perpetual Battle of Britain reënactment took note of Tuchel’s pedigree, albeit in the club, not international, game.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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One of the most recent additions to that depth arrived from a division rival with some notable pedigree.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Extraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraction. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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