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
New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
The piece extracts a section of words from a 1935 essay by philosopher Walter Benjamin and deconstructs them into individual letters, which are then rendered in silver mylar balloons.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The technology that extracts from Blackness—from aesthetics to labor to land—is now feared for its power.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
On the plus side, Silksong never extracts the ultimate punishment by sending you all the way back to the start of the game.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Making hard decisions—layoffs, budget cuts, killing projects—extracts a personal toll.
—David Ko, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In a work as captivated with pastoral landscapes as the haunting glow of a tube TV, Vermette extracts possibility from every shot, down to crossfading that recalls the expressiveness of silent cinema.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Annually, the mine extracts nearly 4 million tons of ores containing zinc, silver, lead, gold, and copper.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 29 July 2025
Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Cough and Colds Ginger may be used alongside other herbs or plant extracts to treat a cough.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Derived from 97% natural ingredients, here ceramides, vanilla planifolia, and swertia extracts blend together for an intensely hydrating lip treatment that feels impossibly soft and lightweight.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Your preferred flavor extracts.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Double-fold vanillas are twice as concentrated as single-fold, making for extracts with a darker color and more intense flavor and aroma.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Many are now enriched with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and botanical extracts, such as aloe, which help keep skin hydrated and balanced while clearing pores and absorbing excess oil.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
The skin-loving formulation is fast-absorbing and infused with ingredients that promote deep hydration including squalane, snow mushroom fungi, seaweed extracts, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Inside, products from flower, vapes, pre-rolls, tinctures, topicals, extracts and the always popular edibles are available for recreational as well as medical use.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
The piece extracts a section of words from a 1935 essay by philosopher Walter Benjamin and deconstructs them into individual letters, which are then rendered in silver mylar balloons.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The technology that extracts from Blackness—from aesthetics to labor to land—is now feared for its power.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
On the plus side, Silksong never extracts the ultimate punishment by sending you all the way back to the start of the game.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Making hard decisions—layoffs, budget cuts, killing projects—extracts a personal toll.
—David Ko, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
In a work as captivated with pastoral landscapes as the haunting glow of a tube TV, Vermette extracts possibility from every shot, down to crossfading that recalls the expressiveness of silent cinema.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Annually, the mine extracts nearly 4 million tons of ores containing zinc, silver, lead, gold, and copper.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 29 July 2025
Noun
Capsules, powders, tablets, gummies, and liquid extracts are available for both.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Cough and Colds Ginger may be used alongside other herbs or plant extracts to treat a cough.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Derived from 97% natural ingredients, here ceramides, vanilla planifolia, and swertia extracts blend together for an intensely hydrating lip treatment that feels impossibly soft and lightweight.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Your preferred flavor extracts.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Double-fold vanillas are twice as concentrated as single-fold, making for extracts with a darker color and more intense flavor and aroma.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Many are now enriched with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and botanical extracts, such as aloe, which help keep skin hydrated and balanced while clearing pores and absorbing excess oil.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
The skin-loving formulation is fast-absorbing and infused with ingredients that promote deep hydration including squalane, snow mushroom fungi, seaweed extracts, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Inside, products from flower, vapes, pre-rolls, tinctures, topicals, extracts and the always popular edibles are available for recreational as well as medical use.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
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This sleek propane fire pit pulls double duty as a stylish table for evening chats, s’mores nights, or crisp morning coffees.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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Once the pup is close enough, the officer reaches out and pulls him from underneath the train.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As some of the duo’s famous friends read excerpts from the resulting book, everyone from Bravo to Bell proudly admitted to having been fired in their careers.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Read excerpts from his interview below, which has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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The dog jumps up and plucks the burger from her—a move that left viewers stunned and amused by the canine's flawless execution.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Extracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extracts. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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