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the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a family of Italian extraction
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Recent Examples of extractions
Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Dental procedures have often been a first point of opioid exposure, particularly after extractions or surgery, and that reality shapes public perception.
—Divya Upadhyay, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has told Oklahoma's SoonerCare agency to walk back plans to implement a new rule governing dental extractions.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
Gabriel billed MassHealth for root canals, fillings, and extractions that were never performed on patients, according to the AG.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The rescue group conducts civilian extractions in many parts of the world.
—Julian Zamora, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
As of publication, about 200 bears are being held for bile extractions across 11 farms in South Korea amid the ongoing disagreements over how much farmers should get for selling their bears, per the outlet.
—Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
King hired a chief technology officer and reassigned 25 staff members to process digital evidence -- from surveillance video to cell phone extractions -- to ensure nothing is missed.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
The ultrasonic waves emitted by this device essentially help to shake congestion loose, gently pushing blackheads out of pores without the need for firm pressure or painful extractions.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Dental procedures have often been a first point of opioid exposure, particularly after extractions or surgery, and that reality shapes public perception.
—Divya Upadhyay, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has told Oklahoma's SoonerCare agency to walk back plans to implement a new rule governing dental extractions.
—Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
Gabriel billed MassHealth for root canals, fillings, and extractions that were never performed on patients, according to the AG.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The rescue group conducts civilian extractions in many parts of the world.
—Julian Zamora, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
As of publication, about 200 bears are being held for bile extractions across 11 farms in South Korea amid the ongoing disagreements over how much farmers should get for selling their bears, per the outlet.
—Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
King hired a chief technology officer and reassigned 25 staff members to process digital evidence -- from surveillance video to cell phone extractions -- to ensure nothing is missed.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
The ultrasonic waves emitted by this device essentially help to shake congestion loose, gently pushing blackheads out of pores without the need for firm pressure or painful extractions.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extractions
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Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Eastern and western ancestries in Karelian Mesolithic dogs suggest that two lineages diverged during the Paleolithic.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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That drops to 49% for Hispanic/Latino patients, 29% for Black patients and even lower for mixed ancestries, the NMDP reports.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The seal texts often introduced the owners with their names, genealogies, gender, professions and hometowns.—
Serdar Yalçin,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Transcripts, grammars, vocabularies, dictionaries, glyph studies, botanical studies, commentaries, articles, editions of codices, correspondence, maps, charts, drawings, photographs, Maya Society materials, genealogies of Maya families, and Mayan glyphs on moveable type.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
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Miller, Smith and Guilbeau are a trio of undrafted rookies with interesting college pedigrees.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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This year’s list of the hot new restaurants covers the latest and greatest, including tiny but mighty dining rooms that punch well above their weight, and hotel fine diners with prestigious pedigrees.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vastnaut One includes motors positioned at the knees that help absorb impact as the foot lands, reducing the stress that typically builds up over long descents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Plan for dense fog, heavy dew on grassy, sock-soaking paths, and take it easy on eroded descents.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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The phrase apparently traces its origins to a 2021 post in an online forum run by Chinese search giant Baidu.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The timeline, whose origins are unclear, said Barket had authenticated the note as of January 2020.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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The hotel caters to families particularly well, with seven family suites, connecting rooms, and kid-friendly activities like a pizza-making class or a painting lesson in plein air.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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This is a big deal for families with younger children who won’t have to wait as long to take a ride into the mines of Thunder Mountain.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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The all-new season is packed with fist-pump-worthy milestones and unforgettable moments, from pregnancies and baby showers to bachelorette parties, gender reveals, ab reveals, births, birthdays, weddings and more.—
Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Rosie the mother Jennifer McMullen, 101, is mother to six sons, three of whom reached adulthood and three who were lost within days of their births, between 1946 to 1949.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Extractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extractions. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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