as in to lengthen
to make longer
pointless questions that merely dragged out the meeting another hour
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drag (out)
Verb
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Trump’s insistence on securing a decisive outcome may lengthen the conflict.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026 -
As orders stack up, lead times are lengthening, driven not only by demand but by reduced access to essential materials.—
Travis Edmonds,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hotel dining venues occasionally extend their hours to accommodate theatergoers spilling out of the Majestic Theatre across the street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Duval County School Board will vote on holding a November referendum to extend a 1-mill property tax.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Mar. 2026
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Between Split and Trogir stretches the Kastela Riviera, a chain of small and charming coastal towns facing a sheltered bay.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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That design continues across its three decks, stretching all the way to the beach club, which is home to fold-out wings for even more lounging space onboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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Here are 10 peony companion plants to draw out your spring and summer color.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The president stared at me for a long moment and drew out his words for emphasis.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Western powers feared that prolonged Iranian instability could open the door to Soviet influence in the oil-rich country – a central Cold War concern.—
Gregory F. Treverton,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Drag (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drag%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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