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
At the national level, the heights that must be hit are drawn out of a hat.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Salt will draw out moisture, leaving you with watery, rubbery slices.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The project of transforming Rome’s historic Palazzo Capponi into Romeo Roma took him 12 years, drawn out by structural challenges, and the discovery of archeological ruins mid-way through.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The robot follows a step-by-step process and cannot handle any route that isn’t already drawn out.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Salt will draw out moisture, leaving you with watery, rubbery slices.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The project of transforming Rome’s historic Palazzo Capponi into Romeo Roma took him 12 years, drawn out by structural challenges, and the discovery of archeological ruins mid-way through.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
The robot follows a step-by-step process and cannot handle any route that isn’t already drawn out.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
Verb
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Storing in the refrigerator lengthens that time to six to eight months.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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As a musician, Holloway’s voice is inseparable from his identity and livelihood, and going on testosterone — which causes the vocal folds to thicken and lengthen, lowering pitch, while also enlarging the larynx — terrified him.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Becerra’s support increased by 9 percentage points in a little more than two weeks when compared with the May 9-10 Emerson results.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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But even on a per-square-foot basis, the price has increased 33%.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The concession extends through four different eco-zones and happens to be prime rhino and big cat real estate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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But behind the courteous gesture, there are lingering concerns of how overtourism might impact Ishigaki’s rich natural environment and potentially overwhelm its infrastructure, concerns that extend to other neighboring remote islands.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The phone and internet cables that should have stretched over the track are gone.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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From lightweight gauze and breezy crochet to stretch denim and moisture-wicking activewear, the fabrics on these cropped pants and shorts contribute to both their comfort and style.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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The Starliner saga dominated headlines for months after its June 2024 launch when issues with the spacecraft prolonged the stay of the two astronauts who crewed it at the International Space Station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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When it's stored in the refrigerator, its life can be prolonged, preventing it from growing mold or going bad prematurely.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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