DRAW OUT Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

draw out

verb

Definition of draw out

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 But instead of drawing out that pursuit in conjunction with the Moon brothers’ case, Sugar tracks down Henry in Season 2’s opening frames. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 On the Democratic side, the five-way primary features Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, who has continued to run in the reshaped district despite being drawn out of it. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Recipe Tips for Summer Shrimp Pasta Salting the zucchini draws out excess moisture, which helps to preserve its shape and texture. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 In academic history, the politics is often placed in the background, but this is a book for everyone and the stakes needed to be drawn out. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for draw out

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And among those areas that could face a lengthening drought is the Pacific Northwest because of the way the jet stream moves during El Nino.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
But part of the reason the Rays got Hicks in trade last week from Miami was to lengthen the top of their lineup and provide protection for Caminero.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of lengthen

Verb

The kingdom has faced increasing attacks from the Houthis, who also declared a blockade on the al-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea on July 20.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Nor would increased options out wide and a central defender, The Athletic revealing earlier this week that a couple of bids have been rejected for Norway international centre-back Henrik Falchener, 23, from that country’s Viking Stavanger.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of increase

Verb

While the reform and opening-up era brought some efforts to distinguish the roles of the party and the state, Xi has extended the party’s supremacy across all areas of society.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The nomination was historic and was a record-extending 11th consecutive nomination.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of extend

Verb

Colleges received federal money, as did many other industries during the pandemic, that only prolonged the end.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Deadheading coneflowers isn’t necessary, but some gardeners like to do it in August to help prolong blooming and prevent the plant from going to seed, Krueger says.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of prolong

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