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
Bauman used a modern technique to move healthy hair from the back and sides of Fisher’s head to the areas with hair loss in the front, using a newer instrument called follicular unit extraction.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Earlier excavations of the area conducted by the museum found evidence of industrial-scale iron extraction.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This one turns off Gemini in addition to personalized Drive search, copying loyalty cards to Wallet and Calendar event extraction from Gmail.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Health crises hidden in supply chains Communities living near these extraction sites report people suffering from skin diseases, gastrointestinal illnesses, reproductive health problems and chronic health conditions associated with long‑term exposure to heavy metals in polluted water and soil.
—Kaveh Madani, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Earlier excavations of the area conducted by the museum found evidence of industrial-scale iron extraction.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This one turns off Gemini in addition to personalized Drive search, copying loyalty cards to Wallet and Calendar event extraction from Gmail.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Health crises hidden in supply chains Communities living near these extraction sites report people suffering from skin diseases, gastrointestinal illnesses, reproductive health problems and chronic health conditions associated with long‑term exposure to heavy metals in polluted water and soil.
—Kaveh Madani, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraction
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In this collection of personal essays, keim explores estrangement from family in parallel to estrangement from land and ancestry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cantens, who is American of Cuban ancestry, is fluent in English and Spanish.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The lineage begins well before him.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shaped by our lineage, our hair is undeniably beautiful.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Its exact origins are unknown, but it was most likely discovered in South India in the 13th century.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Using animations of Eddie and talking-head interviews with famous fans including Javier Bardem, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Chuck D, and the Cure’s Simon Gallup, among others, the doc traces the group’s East London origins, galvanizing a loyal fanbase that now sees them in arenas and stadiums.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, because the artists were not of Mexican descent, Chicano music histories often overlook or underplay this era.—
Oliver Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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There are aspects of the story that are wish-fulfillment followed by the extended descent into horror.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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Under a rule enacted by the state legislature in hopes of stimulating the breeding program, a race-a-day restricted to Illinois-breds went into effect at Illinois tracks in 1968.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Friends and relatives said Carter, who lived in Valley Stream, made money breeding dogs.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 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.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Participants will hear a presentation from SARA archivist Melissa Nesbitt on how to start their own genealogy research.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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Aspen Wooten, a talented tennis prodigy who moved from Memphis to Lake Nona with her family as a ninth grader, had accomplished just about everything available in her four-year high school career — including winning more than 100 matches.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Knowing that my picture, whether flattering or not, is going to be posted (or shared with our family) is extremely daunting.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 87-acre lakefront spread arrives with a notable pedigree.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Putting in the elbow grease can be more powerful than a flashy college degree or pedigree—and the former Goldman Sachs CEO said great careers are actually ripe for the picking if professionals seize the moment and work hard.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Extraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraction. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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