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
In addition to the Liposomal Encapsulated Caffeine + Biotin, this shampoo also features a blend of potent botanicals through advanced CO2 extraction such as green tea, rosemary, pumpkin seed, and saw palmetto to support fuller-looking hair.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
18 June 2026
Plastic is made of fossil fuels, the extraction, production and use of which drive the climate crisis, contributing to extreme weather including more intense hurricanes, flooding and wildfires.
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Kelley Dennings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
The clinic primarily uses FUE and is known for technical methodology around graft extraction angles and density planning.
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Ascend Agency,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
Using a non-comparative, cradle-to-gate method that excluded downstream applications and packaging, the study tracked materials from extraction or waste collection to the final textile-ready product, whether PET chips, staple fiber or yarns.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
18 June 2026
Plastic is made of fossil fuels, the extraction, production and use of which drive the climate crisis, contributing to extreme weather including more intense hurricanes, flooding and wildfires.
—
Kelley Dennings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
The clinic primarily uses FUE and is known for technical methodology around graft extraction angles and density planning.
—
Ascend Agency,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
Using a non-comparative, cradle-to-gate method that excluded downstream applications and packaging, the study tracked materials from extraction or waste collection to the final textile-ready product, whether PET chips, staple fiber or yarns.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extraction
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In a similar vein, Vice President Vance has claimed that Americans who can trace their ancestry to those who fought in the Civil War are more American than those who can’t.
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Thomas added that Cancer is connected to home life, family, ancestry and emotional foundations, while Capricorn governs career, public image and professional success.
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Future investment must prioritize data infrastructure, as robust data lineage will be a key competitive moat for physical AI's advancement.
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And whereas Fischer described without judgment the family patterns, social customs, and religious lineage of his four groups, Reynolds contrasts his two on ideological and ultimately moral grounds.
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Although researchers have not determined their origin, many consider Cheyava Falls one of the strongest potential biosignature candidates discovered on Mars.
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Its origins are uncertain, with one tale suggesting that a cook at Manzanillo’s mercado left a pot of pozole over fire and forgot it.
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SpaceX continued its sharp descent back to Earth.
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Look no further than the ninth inning of Sunday’s latest descent to the bottom.
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That posture has guided not only the book but also the expansion of the Freakonomics universe into a long-running podcast and live conversations that explore everything from education to horse breeding.
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The zoo, which opened in its current location in 1997, hosts a successful breeding program for the endangered clouded leopard.
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Authorities have recently developed genetic genealogy leads that could help identify the remaining victim and locate surviving relatives.
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When the results came back from a genome sequencing laboratory, they were handed off to FHD Forensics, a company that matches DNA with historical genealogy records to identify unknown human remains.
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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While Bosnia, 61st in the FIFA rankings, lacks the pedigree of many of those past European opponents, the Americans know this matchup won't be easy.
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The festival boasts a mix of Hollywood glamor and European cinema pedigree that’s impossible to replicate anywhere else.
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“Extraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraction. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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