as in extension
the act of making longer
the tedious drawing out of wool into thread that was required before weaving
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as in lengthening
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of drawing out
Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
On Harmony, their sophomore album, the duo gleefully throws dubstep, nu-metal, and trap in a blender with the lid off, letting their influences splatter the walls and drawing out their initials.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Levinson has fun drawing out the suspense at the border and with the DEA raid.
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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.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
The trial for the last remaining lawsuit accusing former Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo of using city resources to punish political opponents has been pushed to 2027, drawing out the city’s ongoing legal battle with two Little Havana businessmen for nearly a decade.
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Tess Riski
may 11,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
The project is particularly acrimonious, drawing out geographical battles between north and south and thorny fights between officials who want to build the tunnel and environmentalists and Delta residents seeking to protect the local ecosystem and their way of life.
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Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Iran views this war as existential, assessing that painfully drawing out the conflict can prevent another return to fighting.
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Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
L’Iris is a gorgeous iteration, drawing out the tender green freshness of iris alongside feminine neroli and jasmine petals.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Most of the comedy lies in drawing out the characters’ ridiculous attempts to fit into crime movie archetypes — but more than once, this only draws attention to the film’s own failure to meet the standards of its genre.
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Elena Lazic,
Variety,
26 June 2026
On Harmony, their sophomore album, the duo gleefully throws dubstep, nu-metal, and trap in a blender with the lid off, letting their influences splatter the walls and drawing out their initials.
—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 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
The trial for the last remaining lawsuit accusing former Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo of using city resources to punish political opponents has been pushed to 2027, drawing out the city’s ongoing legal battle with two Little Havana businessmen for nearly a decade.
—
Tess Riski
may 11,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
The project is particularly acrimonious, drawing out geographical battles between north and south and thorny fights between officials who want to build the tunnel and environmentalists and Delta residents seeking to protect the local ecosystem and their way of life.
—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Iran views this war as existential, assessing that painfully drawing out the conflict can prevent another return to fighting.
—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
L’Iris is a gorgeous iteration, drawing out the tender green freshness of iris alongside feminine neroli and jasmine petals.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing out
Noun
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New Delhi is seen as a laggard in the global AI race and, by extension, in the physical AI space.
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There is no reason this morning in Venezuela should not be a lavish extension of that.
Verb
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These stretchy, flattering jeans come in a range of washes that are both leg-lengthening and easy to move around in.
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The mother of the Princess of Wales paired her candy-pink look with lips in a bold cyclamen shade that lit up her smile, while her eyes were accentuated by a bold black line and lengthening mascara.
Noun
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Unlike dynamic stretching, static stretching holds muscles in a lengthened position for an extended period.
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Pre-production ran from January to April 2025, with post-production stretching from May 2025 through March 2026.
Verb
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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
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And the financial burden is extending beyond the young workers clamoring for independence.
Verb
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As summer arrives, snow begins melting, ice hardens and rocks loosen, increasing the risk of falls and rockfall.
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When patients can’t pay, hospitals absorb the costs and pass them onto people with insurance by increasing prices, studies show.
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