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
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
Like Fernando Alonso and once upon a time, Sebastian Vettel, Hulkenberg often extracts more out of the car than anyone would expect.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
So workers are taking extra care to smooth those out and make sure they have not been damaged by the machine that extracts them.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
During slow-wave sleep, a leader's brain consolidates the day's information, extracts patterns from the complexities encountered, and builds connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Colossal’s Ben Lamm told Ars that the only thing that needed to be added was calcium, as the embryo normally extracts a bit of that from the interior of the egg shell.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
At Cincinnati's Christ Hospital, an AI tool that extracts incidental findings from radiology reports helped achieve a 69% early-stage lung cancer detection rate, compared with a national average of 46%.
—Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Add lemon juice and any additional extracts or flavorings the recipe calls for before gently folding in the cornstarch.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
The next phase of global growth will not be defined by who builds the best models or extracts the most energy.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The serum-like formula also features bisabolol and chamomile extracts—both anti-inflammatory and soothing properties (a huge perk for my acne-prone skin).
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 12 June 2026
While research is limited, and studies often focus on plant oil extracts rather than the plants themselves, some plants could actually repel ticks from your yard.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
The brand’s debut line focuses on a patent-pending Falanghina grape exosome developed in partnership with a biotechnology company, alongside antioxidant-rich Sagrantino grape extracts cultivated on Behnke’s vineyard.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The spa products are natural and have formulas based on plant extracts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Enhance the flavor of boxed brownies by adding extracts, strong coffee, or alcohol to the batter.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Verb
This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
Like Fernando Alonso and once upon a time, Sebastian Vettel, Hulkenberg often extracts more out of the car than anyone would expect.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026
So workers are taking extra care to smooth those out and make sure they have not been damaged by the machine that extracts them.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
During slow-wave sleep, a leader's brain consolidates the day's information, extracts patterns from the complexities encountered, and builds connections between seemingly unrelated ideas.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Colossal’s Ben Lamm told Ars that the only thing that needed to be added was calcium, as the embryo normally extracts a bit of that from the interior of the egg shell.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
At Cincinnati's Christ Hospital, an AI tool that extracts incidental findings from radiology reports helped achieve a 69% early-stage lung cancer detection rate, compared with a national average of 46%.
—Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
The animal extracts make the fragrance last longer, while the essential oils come from fruits and plants and help make up the scent itself.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Add lemon juice and any additional extracts or flavorings the recipe calls for before gently folding in the cornstarch.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
The next phase of global growth will not be defined by who builds the best models or extracts the most energy.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The serum-like formula also features bisabolol and chamomile extracts—both anti-inflammatory and soothing properties (a huge perk for my acne-prone skin).
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 12 June 2026
While research is limited, and studies often focus on plant oil extracts rather than the plants themselves, some plants could actually repel ticks from your yard.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
The brand’s debut line focuses on a patent-pending Falanghina grape exosome developed in partnership with a biotechnology company, alongside antioxidant-rich Sagrantino grape extracts cultivated on Behnke’s vineyard.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The spa products are natural and have formulas based on plant extracts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Enhance the flavor of boxed brownies by adding extracts, strong coffee, or alcohol to the batter.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
Verb
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Coming to the glum realization that love isn’t outlasting infatuation is trickier to write about than a more incendiary subject like unfaithfulness, but Rodrigo pulls it off.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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In the end, an inexperienced minor – who has no idea who hired them – pulls the trigger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The composition explores themes of freedom, liberty and gratitude, culminating with excerpts from the Declaration of Independence.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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These are edited excerpts from the conversation.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 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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His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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But the emotional gravity of this offering's deeply personal, melancholic lyrical content plucks an undeniably profound chord that uniquely separates it from the rest of his work.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Extracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extracts. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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