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
The Scream 7 premiere drew out both the stars and the protesters on Wednesday night.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
It’s infused with charcoal to draw out impurities and coconut oil to moisturize your scalp.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The nascent contest already has drawn out a tangle of competing interests, with millions of dollars flowing into political committees.
—Michael R. Blood, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The starting point, though, would be with a more reflective Eric, as he’s drawn out of retirement and back to London to work with Harper (Myha’la).
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
It’s infused with charcoal to draw out impurities and coconut oil to moisturize your scalp.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The nascent contest already has drawn out a tangle of competing interests, with millions of dollars flowing into political committees.
—Michael R. Blood, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The starting point, though, would be with a more reflective Eric, as he’s drawn out of retirement and back to London to work with Harper (Myha’la).
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for draw out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw 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
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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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Following the river cruise, many of these guests will choose to extend their trips onward into Peru.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The tornado watch extends through central Oklahoma as well.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos’ offensive woes allowed San Jose State to stretch its lead back out to double digits, 67-56, across the next five minutes.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 2nd District stretches from the central part of the state west to the Mississippi River and is considered a Democratic stronghold, setting Thompson up to win his 18th congressional term.—
JEFF AMY AND SOPHIE BATES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Settling on a fair model to share the money generated by the growing league is just one of many issues prolonging negotiations.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the goal isn’t to eliminate menopause, prolonging ovarian function could play a critical role in improving women’s health outcomes, Garrison said.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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