EXTRACTION Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

extraction

noun

ik-ˈstrak-shən

Definition of extraction

as in ancestry

the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended a family of Italian extraction

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Recent Examples of extraction All samples were photographed and cleaned of debris, placed in tubes, and stored in a freezer for DNA extraction and analysis. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 For instance, the extraction of gold in the early Spanish colonial era was not that different from extraction of rosewood by Chinese entrepreneurs in the 21st century. — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 Look for whole beans labeled specifically for espresso or pressure extraction and use them within two to four weeks. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026 Any activities in the forest—timber extraction, hunting—should be kept in balance for the sake of the over-all system. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extraction

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The genetic analyses were restricted to people of European ancestry, limiting how confidently the findings can be applied to other populations.

— The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Under a 2026 update to screening guidance, men in higher risk groups, including those of Black ancestry, men with germline mutations and men with a strong family history, may be offered screening as early as ages 40 to 45.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of ancestry

Noun

The fossil indicates that lineages closely related to the Euparkeriidae were also present in South America, highlighting the continent’s role in the early diversification of the relatives of dinosaurs and crocodiles.

— The Conversation, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
In fact, the book goes on for a bit longer after this conflict is over, continuing to trace the Targaryen lineage.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of lineage

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The San Mateo County Consolidated Fire Department revealed Wednesday that a propane barbecue on an exterior deck of a first-floor unit of the complex at 815 Sea Spray Lane was the origin point of the massive fire that erupted Sunday afternoon.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Congressional hearings into the origins of the sightings were held in 2022 and 2023.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of origin

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The Italian supreme court’s abolition of 2024 restrictions on citizenship by descent means American families who’d been torn apart by the new legislation can now be reunited.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
In the guest book, in 2024, a guest creatively wrote a six-entry (three days and three nights) account of their stay there, a descent into madness at the hands of the structure’s steady creaking and the sounds of twigs snapping in the woods below.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of descent

Noun

Michelle’s older sister, Cynthia Dunbar, said at the press conference that her brother Kevin, his wife Nancy and her cousin Michael submitted their DNA to the genealogy database, which led to identifying Michelle as the victim.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Velasquez was arrested earlier this month after Arlington Police used investigative genetic genealogy to link her to a drop of blood found inside the apartment.

— J.D. Miles, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of genealogy

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Fashion, beauty, hospitality, entertainment and luxury are increasingly part of the commercial ecosystem surrounding the sport, while brands including Disney and LEGO are using F1 Academy to reach women, families and younger consumers.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
In the new science-fiction mystery The End of Oak Street, Hathaway stars alongside Ewan McGregor as a couple whose family comes face-to-face with dinosaurs in their neighborhood.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of family

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As the two rushed back into the ring, Rollins hit a pedigree on Reigns and tried to pick up the win there, but Reigns kicked out of the pin.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Though the Blue Jays are reassessing their depth as the trade deadline approaches, that move was a bit of a surprise given Ward’s pedigree and his recent success in the minors.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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