DRAGGING (OUT) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

dragging (out)

verb

present participle of drag (out)

as in lengthening

to make longer pointless questions that merely dragged out the meeting another hour

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The courts also need lengthening because players are hitting the ball harder.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
The sandals were set on a leg-lengthening, covered stiletto heel measuring four inches.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Definition of lengthening

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Stories of outlaws have been crucial to drawing out the fullness and intricacy of that picture.

— Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026
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.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 26 June 2026

Definition of drawing out

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The latest revelations about Welch come as the speaker on Wednesday made the rounds of several media outlets in an effort to shore up support for his leadership amid increasing scrutiny.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Medina Diaz ran on increasing public education funding, strengthening the school system, improving aging infrastructure and raising the state minimum wage to $16.

— Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of increasing

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Across the country, rooftop bars are extending their hours, restaurants are debuting fresh menu offerings and final calls at happy hours become the soundtrack for the night, marking the final weeks of summer.

— Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Angel Reese and Naz Hillmon combined for 39 points, and Atlanta pulled away late to beat the Seattle Storm 98-89 at Gateway Center Arena, extending the Dream's winning streak to five games.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of extending

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The Pro Bowl running back participated in the early walk-through session and team stretching period before moving to the sideline to work with trainers.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Due to this, a few individuals find stretching the lid to fit over the container to be occasionally challenging.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of stretching

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dragging (out)

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