as in pulls
to draw out by force or with effort
extracted a splinter from my hand
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as in excerpts
a part taken from a longer work
the anthology includes a long extract from the epic poem
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Recent Examples of extracts
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
Like Fernando Alonso and once upon a time, Sebastian Vettel, Hulkenberg often extracts more out of the car than anyone would expect.
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Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
So workers are taking extra care to smooth those out and make sure they have not been damaged by the machine that extracts them.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
During slow-wave sleep, a leader's brain consolidates the day's information, extracts patterns from the complexities encountered, and builds connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Colossal’s Ben Lamm told Ars that the only thing that needed to be added was calcium, as the embryo normally extracts a bit of that from the interior of the egg shell.
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ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
At Cincinnati's Christ Hospital, an AI tool that extracts incidental findings from radiology reports helped achieve a 69% early-stage lung cancer detection rate, compared with a national average of 46%.
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Time Contributors,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
Experts have warned regional countries against cozying up to the Kremlin, which often extracts major economic concessions in exchange for assistance.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
If someone extracts your phone's data through this vulnerability, that information could be exposed.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
With botanical extracts, the serum helps even skin tone, too.
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Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Enriched with botanical extracts, the in-room toiletries are unique to Red Carnation hotels and available to purchase in the spa.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
The ingredients in Chanel perfume include alcohol, water, synthetic ingredients, aldehydes or organic compounds, animal extracts and essential oils.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Add lemon juice and any additional extracts or flavorings the recipe calls for before gently folding in the cornstarch.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
The next phase of global growth will not be defined by who builds the best models or extracts the most energy.
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Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
The serum-like formula also features bisabolol and chamomile extracts—both anti-inflammatory and soothing properties (a huge perk for my acne-prone skin).
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Verb
This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
Like Fernando Alonso and once upon a time, Sebastian Vettel, Hulkenberg often extracts more out of the car than anyone would expect.
—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
So workers are taking extra care to smooth those out and make sure they have not been damaged by the machine that extracts them.
—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
During slow-wave sleep, a leader's brain consolidates the day's information, extracts patterns from the complexities encountered, and builds connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.
—
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Colossal’s Ben Lamm told Ars that the only thing that needed to be added was calcium, as the embryo normally extracts a bit of that from the interior of the egg shell.
—
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
At Cincinnati's Christ Hospital, an AI tool that extracts incidental findings from radiology reports helped achieve a 69% early-stage lung cancer detection rate, compared with a national average of 46%.
—
Time Contributors,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
Experts have warned regional countries against cozying up to the Kremlin, which often extracts major economic concessions in exchange for assistance.
—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
If someone extracts your phone's data through this vulnerability, that information could be exposed.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Biotin, probiotic ferments, and Korean botanical extracts support stronger, healthier-looking hair, while the lightweight formula smooths and softens without sacrificing volume.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
With botanical extracts, the serum helps even skin tone, too.
—
Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Enriched with botanical extracts, the in-room toiletries are unique to Red Carnation hotels and available to purchase in the spa.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
The ingredients in Chanel perfume include alcohol, water, synthetic ingredients, aldehydes or organic compounds, animal extracts and essential oils.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Add lemon juice and any additional extracts or flavorings the recipe calls for before gently folding in the cornstarch.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
The next phase of global growth will not be defined by who builds the best models or extracts the most energy.
—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
The serum-like formula also features bisabolol and chamomile extracts—both anti-inflammatory and soothing properties (a huge perk for my acne-prone skin).
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
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Shoppers are gravitating toward scents that double as emotional rituals, whether that means a warm vanilla, a sweet caramel or a fruit-and-cream gourmand that pulls double duty as a comfort scent.
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The Ed Sullivan Theater, the crowd is full, the curtain pulls, people are cheering, and David Letterman walks out.
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These three individual concerts will include a performance of songs by Bareilles, Miranda, and Pasek & Paul on their respective nights, along with excerpts from the work of the newer composers throughout the year.
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Following are edited excerpts from a longer conversation.
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There are swooping close encounters with heavenly bodies, Lego blocks in antigravity mode and swarms of Separators, a sort of astro-anthropomorphic version of the tool that pries apart Lego bricks in real life.
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The show’s biggest laugh may come when Testa pries open Costanzo’s mouth and pronounces just how many performances of Norma Galas has left.
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His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.
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But the emotional gravity of this offering's deeply personal, melancholic lyrical content plucks an undeniably profound chord that uniquely separates it from the rest of his work.
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“Extracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extracts. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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