as in pulls
to draw out by force or with effort
extracted a splinter from my hand
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in excerpts
a part taken from a longer work
the anthology includes a long extract from the epic poem
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of extracts
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Nothing is more onerous than big tech, which extracts both natural and human resources and erodes our ability to self-govern.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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 game extracts a dizzying variety of playstyles out of these basics.
—NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Mushroom extracts never reported to the FDA were found in 428 products, including coffee, fruit and vegetable juices and nectars, soups, and milks, according to the investigation.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Hyaluronic acid, peptides, and botanical extracts provide pore-minimizing, firming, and line-smoothing properties.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Hyaluronic acid, white willow bark, and mixed fruit acid extracts are also included in the formula.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Finally, the vanilla and almond extracts are folded in, which give the cake its signature taste.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Nothing is more onerous than big tech, which extracts both natural and human resources and erodes our ability to self-govern.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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 game extracts a dizzying variety of playstyles out of these basics.
—NPR, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
Echinacea is a flowering plant often taken as a tea or dietary supplement, available in many forms, including capsules, liquid extracts, and tinctures.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Mushroom extracts never reported to the FDA were found in 428 products, including coffee, fruit and vegetable juices and nectars, soups, and milks, according to the investigation.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Hyaluronic acid, peptides, and botanical extracts provide pore-minimizing, firming, and line-smoothing properties.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Hyaluronic acid, white willow bark, and mixed fruit acid extracts are also included in the formula.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Finally, the vanilla and almond extracts are folded in, which give the cake its signature taste.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
Verb
-
Everything worked out in the end—and wedding culture was changed forever—but needless to say, the wedding episode pulls the curtain back in spectacular fashion.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Smith works with jewelers and secondhand dealers to purchase and loan pieces, pulls from her own vast collection, and has partnerships with luxury brands like Omega, Rado, Cartier, Hublot, Longines, and Apple.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Clarke-Samuel’s lawyer, Ben Aina, read excerpts from a letter of apology to Tamang’s family.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Presented here is a selection of these works paired with excerpts from Parent’s texts, most of which were published in the eight issues of Architecture Principe, also on display in the exhibition.—
Elinore Weil,
Artforum,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Extracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extracts. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
