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
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
Rather than address this regulatory dysfunction, state policymakers have created a system that extracts money from market-rate homebuyers to subsidize dysfunctional affordable-housing and public-transit regimes.
—Jennifer Hernandez, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Both Montecillo and Monte Rosso are aged for one year in 40 percent new French oak barrels and a second year in a 2,000-liter foudre, but Soto extracts earlier in fermentation for the Montecillo and then becomes gentler through the process to keep the tannins soft.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Sharon extracts the drama from the score as Yannick Nézét-Séguin conducts it; Nézét-Séguin aligns his interpretation with Sharon’s theatrical rhythms, and both have in Davidson and Spyres a pair of singer-actors willing to delve as well as deliver.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Founded by Aurelie Fontan, Meredith Wood and Christopher Ferguson in the United Kingdom, the approach extracts natural pigments from plants grown on polluted land while contributing to soil restoration.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
The elixir, which contains popular beauty care ingredients including squalane, moringa, prickly pear, and antioxidant-rich plant extracts, aims to protect the skin's barrier, keep the skin hydrated, and improve overall health.
—Jordan French, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Blending extracts all of the precious oils from the peels, imbuing the juice with another dimension of lemon flavor.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Marly introduced a new collection of extracts in September 2025.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
One dollop of the sorbet-like formula melts into skin, breaking down full-coverage makeup with zero aggressive rubbing, while a blend of five cica extracts helps soothe and comfort sensitive skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin’s collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Be cautious when combining with antidiabetes drugs, as in vitro and animal studies suggest that oregano extracts might lower blood glucose levels.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Cannabis extracts, for example, are typically more potent than cannabis flowers.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Rather than address this regulatory dysfunction, state policymakers have created a system that extracts money from market-rate homebuyers to subsidize dysfunctional affordable-housing and public-transit regimes.
—Jennifer Hernandez, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Both Montecillo and Monte Rosso are aged for one year in 40 percent new French oak barrels and a second year in a 2,000-liter foudre, but Soto extracts earlier in fermentation for the Montecillo and then becomes gentler through the process to keep the tannins soft.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
Sharon extracts the drama from the score as Yannick Nézét-Séguin conducts it; Nézét-Séguin aligns his interpretation with Sharon’s theatrical rhythms, and both have in Davidson and Spyres a pair of singer-actors willing to delve as well as deliver.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Founded by Aurelie Fontan, Meredith Wood and Christopher Ferguson in the United Kingdom, the approach extracts natural pigments from plants grown on polluted land while contributing to soil restoration.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
The jury is still out on whether boiling extracts more nutrients than soaking them.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
The elixir, which contains popular beauty care ingredients including squalane, moringa, prickly pear, and antioxidant-rich plant extracts, aims to protect the skin's barrier, keep the skin hydrated, and improve overall health.
—Jordan French, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Blending extracts all of the precious oils from the peels, imbuing the juice with another dimension of lemon flavor.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Marly introduced a new collection of extracts in September 2025.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
One dollop of the sorbet-like formula melts into skin, breaking down full-coverage makeup with zero aggressive rubbing, while a blend of five cica extracts helps soothe and comfort sensitive skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin’s collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Be cautious when combining with antidiabetes drugs, as in vitro and animal studies suggest that oregano extracts might lower blood glucose levels.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Cannabis extracts, for example, are typically more potent than cannabis flowers.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
Verb
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This sends a signal of safety to the nervous system and pulls you out of anxious mental loops.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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And there’s the more overtly dashing William Ryder (Laurie Davidson), whose great sense of fun pulls something similar out of Mary.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The complaint includes excerpts from interviews between Cameron and his production team that mention Kilcher by name and describe how her likeness was used as inspiration for the fictional character who was played on-screen by Zoe Saldaña.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Footnotes and excerpts from imaginary texts add to the story’s worldbuilding and its charm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Carrera now plucks the melody in single notes.—
Peter Wayne Moe,
Longreads,
26 Mar. 2026
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But if Rick later plucks something from behind that rock at the fire, are others going to start poking around looking for stuff?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Extracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extracts. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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