freeCodeCamp/guide/english/certifications/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/regular-expressions/extract-matches/index.md

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title: Extract Matches
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# Extract Matches

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## Problem Explanation
Using the `match()` method, you can extract parts of a string that match with your regular expression. In this challenge, you are extracting the word "coding" from the string provided.


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## Hints

### Hint 1

Change your regex to detect the word "coding".

### Hint 2

Did you call the `match()` method on the string?


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## Solutions

<details><summary>Solution 1 (Click to Show/Hide)</summary>

```javascript
let extractStr = "Extract the word 'coding' from this string.";
let codingRegex = /coding/;
let result = extractStr.match(codingRegex);
```

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