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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More than 40 million people worldwide claim Scottish ancestry, and many are in South Florida right now for the big World Cup match between Scotland and Brazil on Wednesday.
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In an era of rising costs, uncertainty, and desire for greater family security, millions of Americans may already hold the key in their ancestry.
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That lineage become a source of attention and scorn for the 33-year-old first time candidate, who created what critics called out as a sometimes outlandish social media personality to generate attention.
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The fit and finish are impressive for a first-gen device from a company with no lineage in audio hardware.
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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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For example, captive breeding programs often release frogs into the wild, and timing releases with favorable environmental conditions could improve their survival chances.
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Financial returns are generated through prize earnings, breeding rights, stud fees, and eventual sales.
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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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Wagler was elite this season at Illinois despite his lack of pedigree.
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Brazilian fans had been waiting for a star to shine and for the five-time World Cup champions to live up to their pedigree.
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“Extraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extraction. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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