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
Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
In autonomous tests, the robot unscrews bottle caps, extracts individual pills from organizers despite occlusion, dispenses precise syringe volumes under variable resistance, and selects small metal parts from cluttered containers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Unlike the older strip method (which required cutting a band of scalp from the back of the head and left a prominent linear scar), FUE extracts individual follicles through tiny circular incisions.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 16 Jan. 2026
Workiva, focused on financial reporting and compliance, extracts terms and clauses from documents and grounds analysis in company-specific context.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
As criminal-justice advocates point out, all too often our system extracts guilty pleas from people who may stand a chance of success at trial but are intimidated by the prospect of mandatory minimum sentences.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
The system extracts key data automatically, flags discrepancies and updates records in real time within PLM.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025
The game extracts a dizzying variety of playstyles out of these basics.
—NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
Meeting tools include one-tap minute generation and a circle-to-search gesture that extracts key points in real time.
—New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Most studies use ginger supplements — capsules, tablets, powders or extracts — because the dosing and concentrations of their active compounds are more consistent compared with fresh ginger.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
However, some monk fruit extracts may contain additives with carbohydrates, which could have an impact on your blood sugar.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Hyaluronic acid, peptides, and botanical extracts provide pore-minimizing, firming, and line-smoothing properties.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
The high-octane system and what Billy Donovan extracts from players like Tre Jones and Jalen Smith ends up creating too high a floor to avoid the Play-In.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
With botanical extracts, the serum helps even skin tone, too.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The formula blends niacinamide, resveratrol, and plant extracts to help soothe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Salt & Stone Hand Cream, A fast-absorbing daily hand moisturizer infused with seaweed extracts and antioxidant-rich botanicals to leave skin soft and hydrated.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
The pressure cooker extracts maximum richness from a pack of chicken wings or a pile of leftover bones in under an hour, producing a versatile homemade chicken stock that works everywhere from chicken noodle soup to risotto and braises.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
In autonomous tests, the robot unscrews bottle caps, extracts individual pills from organizers despite occlusion, dispenses precise syringe volumes under variable resistance, and selects small metal parts from cluttered containers.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Unlike the older strip method (which required cutting a band of scalp from the back of the head and left a prominent linear scar), FUE extracts individual follicles through tiny circular incisions.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 16 Jan. 2026
Workiva, focused on financial reporting and compliance, extracts terms and clauses from documents and grounds analysis in company-specific context.
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
As criminal-justice advocates point out, all too often our system extracts guilty pleas from people who may stand a chance of success at trial but are intimidated by the prospect of mandatory minimum sentences.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2025
The system extracts key data automatically, flags discrepancies and updates records in real time within PLM.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025
The game extracts a dizzying variety of playstyles out of these basics.
—NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
Meeting tools include one-tap minute generation and a circle-to-search gesture that extracts key points in real time.
—New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Tinctures and extracts are easy to mix with your favorite juice, tea, smoothie or shake.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Most studies use ginger supplements — capsules, tablets, powders or extracts — because the dosing and concentrations of their active compounds are more consistent compared with fresh ginger.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
However, some monk fruit extracts may contain additives with carbohydrates, which could have an impact on your blood sugar.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Hyaluronic acid, peptides, and botanical extracts provide pore-minimizing, firming, and line-smoothing properties.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
The high-octane system and what Billy Donovan extracts from players like Tre Jones and Jalen Smith ends up creating too high a floor to avoid the Play-In.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
With botanical extracts, the serum helps even skin tone, too.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The formula blends niacinamide, resveratrol, and plant extracts to help soothe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Salt & Stone Hand Cream, A fast-absorbing daily hand moisturizer infused with seaweed extracts and antioxidant-rich botanicals to leave skin soft and hydrated.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
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Candid and heartfelt, this memoir pulls back the curtain on elite skating, family and the relentless pursuit of excellence.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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After a terrible week, technology was leading Friday’s market higher — even as Amazon , technically in the consumer discretionary bucket, pulls back after earnings.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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For this year’s installment, Vogue partnered with the publisher 831 Stories on a collection of essays and excerpts celebrating the art of romantic fiction.—
Alexandra Romanoff,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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Read excerpts from his interview below, which has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 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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Could this be the year Johannesburg pries visitors away from Cape Town with a cool new city hotel and a dynamic dining scene, or when sunseekers take another look at Mauritius instead of the Maldives?—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Nov. 2023
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The first layer, called the Level-1 Trigger, or L1T, harvests 100,000 events per second, and the second layer, called the High-Level Trigger, or HLT, plucks 1,000 of those events to save for later analysis.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Feb. 2026
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From the metallic sheen of a beetle to the delicacy of a butterfly, Sandini described how Materia Futura plucks inspiration straight from nature.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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