draw out
verb
drew out; drawn out; drawing out; draws out
2
: to extend beyond a minimum in time : protract sense 1
3
: to cause to speak freely
a reporter's ability to draw a person out
Examples of draw out in a Sentence
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Annie Leibovitz created this elixir to draw out the drama of what was happening in the band and really capture their dynamic with that cover.
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Keaton Bell, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
These clear hydrocolloid stickers draw out whitehead gunk and protect skin for faster healing—all while staying virtually invisible on your skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
The government has also tried cloud seeding, where particles are injected into clouds to draw out rain or snow.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Salt and chill the beef in the refrigerator, uncovered for up to 12 hours to help draw out moisture.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
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Keaton Bell, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
These clear hydrocolloid stickers draw out whitehead gunk and protect skin for faster healing—all while staying virtually invisible on your skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
The government has also tried cloud seeding, where particles are injected into clouds to draw out rain or snow.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Salt and chill the beef in the refrigerator, uncovered for up to 12 hours to help draw out moisture.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for draw out
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20out. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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