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
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
Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Body treatments and massages incorporate natural ingredients, such as local honey, Ayurvedic plant extracts, and seaweed oils.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Pharmaceutical Applications of Seaweed Seaweed extracts are already indispensable in medicine.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Allowing green Hatch chiles to soak for a couple hours in a fresh batch of lemonade extracts their mildly spicy flavor, yielding a refreshing and bright summer sipper.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Nécessaire’s newest launch, another leave-in serum, targets hair regrowth through a combination of botanical and potent chemical extracts.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Most clove studies use concentrated extracts, making their real health impact uncertain.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
Each silky mask is drenched in the radiance-boosting essence, powered by La Mer’s iconic Miracle Broth (a nutrient-rich blend of sea kelp, minerals, and antioxidants), along with glycerin and algae extracts to deeply replenish moisture and soften the look of fine lines.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The supplement also contains a blend of plant extracts shown to support digestion, cortisol, progesterone and estrogen levels to assist in weight management, reduce flatulence, decrease occasional heart burn, relieve mild gastrointestinal tract discomfort, and curb carb cravings.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Body treatments and massages incorporate natural ingredients, such as local honey, Ayurvedic plant extracts, and seaweed oils.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Pharmaceutical Applications of Seaweed Seaweed extracts are already indispensable in medicine.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Allowing green Hatch chiles to soak for a couple hours in a fresh batch of lemonade extracts their mildly spicy flavor, yielding a refreshing and bright summer sipper.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Nécessaire’s newest launch, another leave-in serum, targets hair regrowth through a combination of botanical and potent chemical extracts.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Most clove studies use concentrated extracts, making their real health impact uncertain.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
Each silky mask is drenched in the radiance-boosting essence, powered by La Mer’s iconic Miracle Broth (a nutrient-rich blend of sea kelp, minerals, and antioxidants), along with glycerin and algae extracts to deeply replenish moisture and soften the look of fine lines.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
Verb
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Early’s script pulls from TV movies like Kate’s Secret and Perfect Body, while also referencing classic cinema like Suddenly, Last Summer and The Children’s Hour.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following are edited excerpts from the conversation.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In excerpts from the journal, written using the Russian Cyrillic alphabet for English words, the suspect described her fascination with violence and obsession with mass shootings, particularly those that attacked schools.—
Marc Santia,
NBC news,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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 8 Sep. 2025.
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