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
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
Under the new law, hemp extracts used in these products can no longer contain THC or synthetic cannabinoids.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Several pro bakers also noted that almond extracts from comparatively affordable supermarket brands like Whole Foods 365 and McCormick can get the job done.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Under this system, manufacturers can use limitless amounts of sugar and refined grain products — traditional ingredients — but not a range of benign or beneficial ingredients such as protein concentrates, fiber, flavor extracts, or even carbonation.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 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
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
Under the new law, hemp extracts used in these products can no longer contain THC or synthetic cannabinoids.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Several pro bakers also noted that almond extracts from comparatively affordable supermarket brands like Whole Foods 365 and McCormick can get the job done.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Under this system, manufacturers can use limitless amounts of sugar and refined grain products — traditional ingredients — but not a range of benign or beneficial ingredients such as protein concentrates, fiber, flavor extracts, or even carbonation.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracts
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Sometimes a person opens the top of their skull to reach inside; in her painting Threading the Story Through the Eye of a Needle (circa 1974), a hand pulls a line of thread through a pupil, towing two tiny people in a boat, suggesting both sight and an idea made manifest.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Inside, tender beef meatballs sit in a bright, zippy marinara that pulls everything into focus.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Prosecuting attorney Paul Namie read emotional excerpts from letters written by both the fiancée and children of Lipscomb, whose ages now range from 23 years of age to 2.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The following excerpts from their conversation are lightly edited for clarity.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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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 2 May. 2026.
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