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
DJ’d by Museum of Love and Nancy Whang, the soirée drew out Aimee Song, Stephanie Suganami, Ivy Getty, Tefi Pessoa, Lara Bjork and more.
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James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Despite the long history of elite WTA players mastering the art of the moonball, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber chief among them, sending tennis balls into the atmosphere still draws out the sport’s eternal, often cursed relationship between style and ethics.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
When Democrats attempted to install a map drawing out the lone Republican congressman from the Old Line State during the initial redistricting period this decade, the state’s high court struck it down, resulting in the current map that maintains the lone GOP seat.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
Then use a non-wipe 3d gel to draw out the design.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Despite the long history of elite WTA players mastering the art of the moonball, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber chief among them, sending tennis balls into the atmosphere still draws out the sport’s eternal, often cursed relationship between style and ethics.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
When Democrats attempted to install a map drawing out the lone Republican congressman from the Old Line State during the initial redistricting period this decade, the state’s high court struck it down, resulting in the current map that maintains the lone GOP seat.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
Then use a non-wipe 3d gel to draw out the design.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
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The regulation also would extend the time asylum seekers must wait before becoming eligible to apply for a work permit, lengthening the period from 150 days to 365 days.—
Andrea Castillo Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Bootcut is the style of the season thanks to its leg-lengthening effect and versatility.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukraine’s birth rate is collapsing, with increasing number of people struggling with fertility or putting off the decision to have children.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Climate mandates The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, like Eversource, says state climate mandates and policies are the main driver behind increasing utility bills in the Bay State, specifically naming the NetZero by 2050 climate mandate.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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As of June 2026, when the hotel officially transitions from this soft opening phase to truly all-inclusive, every stay will be a full room-and-board rate—an offer that extends to the wine, beer, and snacks in the mini bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The storylines extend well beyond the marquee.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Kairat are the easternmost side ever to compete in the Champions League, in a tournament that has stretched the length and breadth of the continent.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The home stretches out over 3,200 square feet and includes three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2026
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His aim is to enhance and prolong the existential beauty of flowers by transforming them into artistic expressions and unique works of art.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Whether those two weeks will be deemed a last chance or if partial progress could prolong negotiations remains to be determined.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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