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
It should be noted that the Thunder don’t mind the schedule being drawn out, either.
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Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 17 June 2025
Both fighters made weight, but Harrison looked drawn out and depleted on the scale.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
There are many scientific studies that draw out the connection between scent and memory— our olfactory bulb’s intimate dance with scent almost creates a supernatural link between aromas and our deepest emotions.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 13 June 2025
But it was also drawn out as the licenses — covering men’s and women’s outerwear, luggage, women’s apparel, dresses, suits and swimwear — don’t all expire until 2027.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for draw out
Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 17 June 2025
Both fighters made weight, but Harrison looked drawn out and depleted on the scale.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
There are many scientific studies that draw out the connection between scent and memory— our olfactory bulb’s intimate dance with scent almost creates a supernatural link between aromas and our deepest emotions.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 13 June 2025
But it was also drawn out as the licenses — covering men’s and women’s outerwear, luggage, women’s apparel, dresses, suits and swimwear — don’t all expire until 2027.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for draw out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
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Think a Wi-Fi enabled security camera, Kindle e-reader, an Anker power bank to lengthen your phone’s battery life, and more—no coupon needed.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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For corporate treasury desks, this means hedging windows must lengthen and broaden.—
Guney Yildiz,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The bet is a next leg of L’Oréal’s increasing ambitions in the beauty-tech space, fueled by efforts to bring forth tech innovations that are accessible and solve solutions for everyday consumers.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Exports to America fell a staggering 16 percent and increased elsewhere by only 2.9 percent.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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The shift extends beyond just remote work opportunities.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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Waymo’s robotaxi rollout extends beyond its Uber partnership.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Closing arguments are set to begin this week, on Thursday, and stretch into the following day.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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The Dade-Collier Airport is located within the Everglades, a subtropical wetland ecosystem stretching across two million acres of central and south Florida.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
24 June 2025
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Estates can spend significant time and money on appraisals, facing IRS challenges that prolong the process.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Harvesting jalapeños regularly will make your plants more productive and prolong the growing season.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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