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
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
Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Miranda extracts her hand and smiles.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The spa products are natural and have formulas based on plant extracts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Simply fill the machine with your choice of vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin or rum, insert a cocktail capsule containing premium juices, bitters and botanical extracts, and let Bartesian do the rest.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Enhance the flavor of boxed brownies by adding extracts, strong coffee, or alcohol to the batter.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
The formula also packs in microbiome-friendly ferments like Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Bifida, and Saccharomyces extracts, alongside a nourishing blend of rosemary, peppermint, argan, castor, moringa, rosehip, jojoba, and soybean oils to support both scalp health and softer, silkier strands.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Other properties Formulas with moisturizing properties and other organic extracts like oils and vitamins will help elongate and hydrate your lashes while offering full coverage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Cinnamon and cinnamon extracts have been reported in multiple trials and reviews to modestly lower fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c (average blood sugar level over two or three months) in some people.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 20 May 2026
Natera spares no detail depicting how the one percent vacations—and the incredible toll luxury tourism extracts from locales, environmentally, emotionally, and existentially.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Verb
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
Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Miranda extracts her hand and smiles.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
The brand’s debut line focuses on a patent-pending Falanghina grape exosome developed in partnership with a biotechnology company, alongside antioxidant-rich Sagrantino grape extracts cultivated on Behnke’s vineyard.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The spa products are natural and have formulas based on plant extracts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Simply fill the machine with your choice of vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin or rum, insert a cocktail capsule containing premium juices, bitters and botanical extracts, and let Bartesian do the rest.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Enhance the flavor of boxed brownies by adding extracts, strong coffee, or alcohol to the batter.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
The formula also packs in microbiome-friendly ferments like Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Bifida, and Saccharomyces extracts, alongside a nourishing blend of rosemary, peppermint, argan, castor, moringa, rosehip, jojoba, and soybean oils to support both scalp health and softer, silkier strands.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
Other properties Formulas with moisturizing properties and other organic extracts like oils and vitamins will help elongate and hydrate your lashes while offering full coverage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Cinnamon and cinnamon extracts have been reported in multiple trials and reviews to modestly lower fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c (average blood sugar level over two or three months) in some people.
—Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 20 May 2026
Natera spares no detail depicting how the one percent vacations—and the incredible toll luxury tourism extracts from locales, environmentally, emotionally, and existentially.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
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The pillow is filled with shredded memory foam gel that pulls heat away from your head, neck, and shoulders to prevent overheating.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Google search pulls from the same information as Google News, even though the two sites are technically separate.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Below are excerpts from our conversation.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Read excerpts from the conversation below.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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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.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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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.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter, who rocks an early era Maxwell ‘fro, plays drums, plucks bass, and sings about the ups and downs of love and consumerism on his new album, LK99.—
Elise Brisco,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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