extrude

verb

ik-ˈstrüd How to pronounce extrude (audio)
Definition of extrudenext
as in to eject
to drive or force out the sort of person who is determined to extrude every last gob of toothpaste from the tube

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Recent Examples of extrude Where a good firm stone would help the snail push back against the starfish and right herself again, the sand would slither out from under or close over her; and the starfish would bear down, extruding its stomach to engulf her, its digestive juices dissolving her alive. — Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026 Its printers extrude the material in a factory setting, allowing production to continue around the clock, regardless of the weather. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 Unlike musical theatre or opera, where the music often advances the plot or at least has some kind of narrative content, the cinema of pop-and-rock stardom extrudes fake songs incidentally, almost as a waste product. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for extrude
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extrude
  1. eject
  2. out
  3. chase
  4. dismiss
  5. banish
  6. expel
Verb
  • Although Cavalli remained in the game, Contreras, Miles Mikolas, Nate Eaton, and Boston interim manager Chad Tracy were ejected.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Thirteen players, including four Australians, are ejected for their part in the brawl.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of eject
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  • Soon-to-be teenager Prince George looked all grown up on a rare mother-son outing with Princess Kate.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, trainer Rick Burkholder, and general manager Brett Veach were outed by their tailor, who went online to brag about fitting their suits.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
Definition of out
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  • Zach Neto added a two-out RBI single moments later to chase Bennett.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Chestnut, a 17-time champion, is chasing another Mustard Belt after reclaiming the men’s title in 2025.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of chase
Verb
  • In April, the Superior Court dismissed the three citations Hubbard received in May 2025 when no park ranger or city attorney appeared for the prosecution, his lawsuit states.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Freeney did not dismiss the business side of the arrangement.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of dismiss
Verb
  • Catlett was banished from the United States for what her art had to say.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • But being intellectually skeptical of something is not the same as banishing it from one’s existence.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
Definition of banish
Verb
  • Charles scored in the semi-final against Middlesbrough before Tonda Eckert’s side was expelled from contention by the English Football League for attempting to spy on their opponents.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Any college student who supports the organizations will be immediately expelled.
    — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of expel

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“Extrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extrude. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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