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draw out

verb

Definition of draw outnext
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 Wyler directs this serpentine, amiable comedy with a deft hand, intricately drawing out the fine details that make the whole heist operation tick. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 Linney’s Guardian tries to draw out some resentment from her new candidate, but John expresses (or feigns) sympathy for Hal, who was betrayed by his father figure Sinestro, an experience John likens to his own complicated upbringing. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 Velvet is a natural for drawing out the opulence of plum, but look to linen and leather for more earthy applications. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 An antique bench draws out the tones of the original wood floor, and the armchair is slipcovered in linen. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for draw out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
  1. lengthen
  2. increase
  3. extend
  4. stretch
  5. prolong
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  • Their sleek silhouette and tapered toe boxes won’t overwhelm outfits, and instead, have a leg-lengthening effect when paired with skinny jeans (in true millennial fashion) or straight-leg pants.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
  • As the researchers lengthened the fall, this phase increased—a behavior in line with the theory.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of lengthen
Verb
  • The political costs will be calculated in November’s midterm congressional elections, with Republicans facing increasing headwinds from the war’s unpopularity.
    — Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • For a house assessed at the county average of $270,000 last year, this year’s county tax bill would increase $58 to $2,165, according to a Miami Herald calculation based on a home that pays county taxes for municipal, fire and library services.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of increase
Verb
  • Mitchell also scored at least 20 points for the 25th consecutive game, extending her WNBA record.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That dedication to a good night’s sleep also extended to the Cyrus family’s touring days.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of extend
Verb
  • Look for the version that stretches your world without requiring you to abandon everything familiar.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The opening marks a significant London milestone for Kardashian and Grede, whose Skims universe has continued to stretch far beyond the shapewear on which it was founded.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of stretch
Verb
  • For other digital-asset businesses, however, the failure prolongs uncertainty.
    — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • During that period, players, starting with then-Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, have brought lawsuits seeking to prolong or revive their college careers in hopes of earning NIL deals and revenue-share money as authorized by the House settlement.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of prolong

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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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