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 news upended family plans, elicited national reaction and drew out some protesters, including Marine veterans.
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Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The Bindjareb’s practice of firestick farming, in which parts of the bush were burned to draw out animals for hunting and to encourage plant regrowth, led the settlers to believe that the Bindjareb were attacking their farming areas, further straining relations.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
But Marchant said these sorts of legal cases can be long and drawn out as the courts test how liable platforms are under current laws.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Fashion and sporting events drew out celebrities, many of whom stepped out in standout denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
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Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The Bindjareb’s practice of firestick farming, in which parts of the bush were burned to draw out animals for hunting and to encourage plant regrowth, led the settlers to believe that the Bindjareb were attacking their farming areas, further straining relations.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
But Marchant said these sorts of legal cases can be long and drawn out as the courts test how liable platforms are under current laws.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Fashion and sporting events drew out celebrities, many of whom stepped out in standout denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
Verb
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Before the start of the Iran war in late February, China's lead in clean technologies was lengthening.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Start Early and Plant into Fall Maximize your small space by lengthening your growing season.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The list of measures in the statement touches on ties that China had suspended in recent years as tensions increased.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Crews also removed a wooden timber debris screen in front of one of the dam's gates to help increase water flow through it.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Carson Kelly’s three-run home run in the ninth allowed Counsell to stay away from closer Daniel Palencia with the Cubs’ lead extended to six runs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, oil prices extended recent declines.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The truth of those words is manifest in the myriad structures from the Mughal era (1526–1857) that have survived for centuries after the fall of the empire, which at its height stretched across nearly the entire Indian subcontinent.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Apr. 2026
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Schools in the network will also have a longer school year that stretches further into the summer, student-teachers training to become full-time educators, support staff for teachers during lessons and group instruction and higher compensation.—
Samuel O’Neal
Updated April 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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The government has prolonged this time period multiple times, effectively suspending asylum applications for over a year and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Much to the anguish and upset of their adult children, Kevin and Joy, Mavis and Dennis Eccleston decided to end their lives together when 81-year-old Dennis received a terminal cancer diagnosis and declined treatment to avoid prolonging his suffering.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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