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
Stir; season lightly with salt (this will help draw out water from the mushrooms) and cook, undisturbed, until golden, about 5 minutes.
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Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Working with many first time actors, Nwosu draws out commanding performances, even if these are limited by the loose personas within her writing.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The event, which draws exotic cars, vintage rides, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more, has gained global attention through the years, drawing out celebrities and influencers who mingle among the crowds.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
However, if the situation resembles more closely to 2022 (an environment where high debt and escalating costs are more consequential), then the downside could deepen, and the recovery could be drawn out.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Working with many first time actors, Nwosu draws out commanding performances, even if these are limited by the loose personas within her writing.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The event, which draws exotic cars, vintage rides, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more, has gained global attention through the years, drawing out celebrities and influencers who mingle among the crowds.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
However, if the situation resembles more closely to 2022 (an environment where high debt and escalating costs are more consequential), then the downside could deepen, and the recovery could be drawn out.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
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The strands just brush her brows in the center and gradually lengthen towards the sides to blend in with the rest of her hair.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) sets rules for how defendants can use classified evidence in court and can lengthen the pretrial process.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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Winds will also increase, especially at the coast, gusting between 25- 35 mph at times.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Future Amazon Leo satellites are expected to orbit at lower altitudes of around 366 miles (590 km), which will further increase their brightness.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell to the lowest since March 2022 on Tuesday, extending declines from earlier this week.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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How long the learning process takes with Hurzeler, and whether the inevitable bumps along the way extend to lasting and meaningful decline, will define his longevity.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Honda has also generated a lot of buzz with its new CB1000F homage (below) to the beloved CB750F from the 1980s, and many of Harley-Davidson’s models carry on the looks and stance of models stretching back to the 1950s.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Frigid Arctic air moves back in There’s also a chance for light snow in a narrow band stretching from eastern Nebraska through southwest Iowa and possibly into northern Missouri.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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Resources spent to prolong one person’s final years are resources not spent elsewhere, including on younger generations or other public health measures.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tens of millions of Americans were under alerts for severe cold as a blast of Arctic air prolonged below-freezing temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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