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 appeal, filed Tuesday in the state Court of Appeals, draws out the already yearslong legal battle over the program and sets up the administration for a fight against the City Council.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Gosling and Ortiz’s dynamic — equal parts humorous, tense and genuinely moving — gives the film its emotional core, providing the leading man with a scene partner who draws out some of his most spontaneous and effective acting moments.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
What Binchy does so well here is draw out each of these characters’ internal lives and motivations.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
Salting draws out surface moisture and slightly collapses those air pockets, making the flesh denser and less likely to absorb excess oil.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Gosling and Ortiz’s dynamic — equal parts humorous, tense and genuinely moving — gives the film its emotional core, providing the leading man with a scene partner who draws out some of his most spontaneous and effective acting moments.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
What Binchy does so well here is draw out each of these characters’ internal lives and motivations.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
Salting draws out surface moisture and slightly collapses those air pockets, making the flesh denser and less likely to absorb excess oil.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
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Trouble is, the Legislature has had no trouble finding excuses to enact and renew an ever-lengthening list of exemptions.—
Martin Dyckman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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This gin sour lengthened with soda water is a simple yet tasty delight of a drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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Call-out rates have increased at some airports, leading to longer screening times for many passengers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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As temperatures swell, so too does the cooling demand which can increase the strain on the power grid of an entire region.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The law extended the program for two years, setting the current expiration deadline and giving lawmakers another opportunity to revisit possible reforms.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, the association between the two nations on nuclear energy is expected to extend beyond the construction of the power plants.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Transportation Security Administration officers are nearing a breaking point as a weeks-long partial government shutdown stretches on, threatening airport operations in North Texas and leaving workers without pay, union leaders say.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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His collaborators included some of the most significant directors in Hollywood history, among them Michael Curtiz, John Frankenheimer, Sidney Lumet and Martin Ritt, with a roster of stars stretching from Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney to Paul Newman, Rock Hudson and Barbra Streisand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The latest escalation has raised fears among corporate executives that the conflict will drag on for months, prolonging uncertainty for the global economy.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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But the district appealed that decision just days before the school year began, prolonging what has now become a years-long legal battle.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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