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
Given the generous proportions of the restaurant coupled with its unhurried atmosphere, guests seemed to linger longer than necessary, drawn out eventually by the delights awaiting them at the hotel’s doorstep.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Jones also draws out terrific performances from Maxine Peake as Dottie, John’s friend’s mom who becomes his ardent supporter and even invites him to move into the family home, and Shirley Henderson as his icy, stern mother unversed on how to embrace her son.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Iran views this war as existential, assessing that painfully drawing out the conflict can prevent another return to fighting.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Khan, noting that Rodgers took until June to certify his decision to play the 2025 season for the Steelers, said at the NFL Combine in February that the process would not be so drawn out this year.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Jones also draws out terrific performances from Maxine Peake as Dottie, John’s friend’s mom who becomes his ardent supporter and even invites him to move into the family home, and Shirley Henderson as his icy, stern mother unversed on how to embrace her son.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Iran views this war as existential, assessing that painfully drawing out the conflict can prevent another return to fighting.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Khan, noting that Rodgers took until June to certify his decision to play the 2025 season for the Steelers, said at the NFL Combine in February that the process would not be so drawn out this year.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
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Their front crisp seams also have a leg-lengthening effect — a big plus for a petite wearer like me.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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Interest rates on the rise, loan terms lengthen Many borrowers are also facing higher interest rates when buying a car.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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But ultimately, Ayton needs to increase his scoring at the rim, Redick said.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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His most fulfilling moment was when the fourth calf was born in the wild last year, an indication that the bongos are thriving in their native habitat and that their population will certainly increase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Morey also selected Maxey out of Kentucky, signed George in free agency and extended Embiid’s contract through the next three seasons.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The Guardians had a five-run outburst in the third inning, taking advantage of four walks, to extend their lead to 7-0.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But the bureaucracy of resettlement can stretch on for years, and by the early twenty-tens Jordan had one of the largest per-capita refugee populations on earth.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Our former swing state now has become a red state through and through thanks largely to the new congressional districts which are stretched to inane proportions.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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China, the world's largest crude importer, has cushioned the worst of the energy shock through its strategic oil stockpiles and a diversified mix of renewable energy sources — though economists warn the buffer has limits as the disruption prolongs.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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According to health officials, the hantavirus outbreak identified on the cruise ship is the Andes strain of the virus, which can spread between people but requires prolonged close contact with someone who is ill.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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