extracting

VERB

physically remove, draw out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cull derive distill elicit exact extort extricate glean obtain pluck pry pull reap separate siphon squeeze withdraw wrest wring

STRONG

avulse catheterize eradicate evoke express extirpate garner gather get secure select take tear uproot yank

WEAK

bring out eke out evulse pick up press out weed out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

give

STRONG

disperse divide fail fix help lose misunderstand plant refuse reject spread stop

WEAK

add edit in insert put in

VERB

select a quotation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cull cut out derive elicit glean

STRONG

abridge abstract choose cite condense copy deduce educe evolve excerpt quote shorten

WEAK

bring forth

Antonyms

STRONG

add enlarge expand increase insert lengthen

WEAK

edit in put in

Example Sentences

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Extracting natural gas from shale formations can provide an abundant, lower-carbon footprint fossil fuel, but also creates concerns over increased methane emissions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024

Extracting the alumina leaves behind waste called red mud that is highly alkaline and can also contain toxic heavy metals such as cadmium.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 24, 2024

Extracting the metal requires large amounts of water and energy, and the process can leave huge scars in the landscape, as well as toxic waste.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2024

Extracting his colleague from there was “the most difficult and toughest jump spot in my career,” Moody said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2023

Extracting the colors was always a slow process.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry