as in to lengthen
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of draw out
The Blue Devils already led 2-0 in the bottom of the first inning when Rojewski, batting left-handed, faced left-hander Drew Carrison and drew out a long at-bat.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Levinson has fun drawing out the suspense at the border and with the DEA raid.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
Gentle heat applied directly to a breakout also helps to increase blood flow and soften the skin, decreasing redness and drawing out any infections more quickly.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Salt will draw out moisture, leaving you with watery, rubbery slices.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Levinson has fun drawing out the suspense at the border and with the DEA raid.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026
Gentle heat applied directly to a breakout also helps to increase blood flow and soften the skin, decreasing redness and drawing out any infections more quickly.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Salt will draw out moisture, leaving you with watery, rubbery slices.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
Verb
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The other is the bears’ lengthening year.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Francisco Alvarez’s return lengthens the lineup.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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Baird added that interest in luxury homes has increased recently among SpaceX's mid-30s to early-40s employee base, according to California real estate agents.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The Orioles made those big moves in signing Pete Alonso and trading for and extending Shane Baz.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Organizers and attendees use these celebrations as a reminder that love and acceptance should extend beyond a single month.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Taiwan’s indigenous people –– who nowadays make up just a tiny proportion of the island’s population –– are believed to be the ancestors of many of the groups who came to inhabit lands stretching from Hawaii and Easter Island in the eastern Pacific, to Madagascar, off the coast of east Africa.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The perk here is that the material holds up to cold weather by stretching and expanding without breaking, requiring fewer repairs and resource use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Furthermore, tech companies designed their platforms to heighten conflict and thereby prolong engagement.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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There is potential for a drier, warmer summer across the Northwest, northern Plains, and the Upper Midwest, prolonging ongoing drought in some areas and increasing wildfire risk, according to AccuWeather.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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