Thesaurus results for EXTRAPOLATE

extrapolate

verb

ik-ˈstra-pə-ˌlāt

Definition of extrapolate

as in to derive

to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information we can extrapolate from past economic recessions the probable course of the current one

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Recent Examples of extrapolate Evidence about ordinary coffee cannot be extrapolated to high-dose caffeine products or energy drinks, which may deliver caffeine rapidly and include other stimulants. — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 But extrapolating from limited empirical studies paints a grim picture. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026 Where Whitney is wrong is by extrapolating this instance into saying that Lindsay does this all the time. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 July 2026 Unlike conventional forecasts of water rate increases, which tend to extrapolate from historical trends, the study focuses on the costs driven by climate change alone. — Emma Court, Fortune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for extrapolate

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Which is how Frankie and Molly find themselves in possession of some seriously heady psychedelics derived from deep sea squid testes.

— Katie Walsh, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
On his 2017 tax return, Krneta reported $321,000 in net income, even though his total income, which included about $4,000 derived from criminal activity, exceeded $400,000, the plea stated.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of derive

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The team says understanding why the impurities do not prevent the formation of high-quality pyrite could help guide the development of similar materials from abundant resources.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Yet Rosenwald understood that people who command such great resources also have a responsibility to use these resources to help others.

— Harold Pollack, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of understand

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That trial is scheduled to begin next month, but could be pushed back or canceled altogether depending on what the judge decides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has not decided whether to resume negotiations with the US.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

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