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
These systems use a lot of water, which is lost to the atmosphere when heat is drawn out of the building.
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Or the show was drawing out the storyline on purpose, as part of TVLine’s Fever Dream Theory.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
Ochs draws out the lush details of the idyllic environment, and even as the body count steadily rises, the island remains strangely appealing.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Ochs draws out the lush details of the idyllic environment, and even as the body count steadily rises, the island remains strangely appealing.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Or the show was drawing out the storyline on purpose, as part of TVLine’s Fever Dream Theory.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
Ochs draws out the lush details of the idyllic environment, and even as the body count steadily rises, the island remains strangely appealing.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Ochs draws out the lush details of the idyllic environment, and even as the body count steadily rises, the island remains strangely appealing.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
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As new growth resumes or accelerates with our lengthening days, some of the oldest leaves might turn yellow and fall off, which is normal.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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Anne Hathaway's sandals will win over heel lovers—and anyone who wants to visually lengthen their legs.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2025
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The reception for each volume of Love, Death & Robots has steadily increased since volume one dropped in March 2019, with the volume three boasting a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Sirens, Netflix’s big budget drama release this month, drops on May 22.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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Incidents are increasing now because people are hungry and people are trying to survive, and that is going to also have an effect on society.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Mummy Pig talks pregnancy, big feelings Kelce, also pregnant with her fourth daughter at the time, extended her congratulations and asked how Mummy Pig's other children, Peppa and George, were handling the news.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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To avoid this, make sure the soil layer extends several inches under the plant so moisture can settle well below the roots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bade Boutique Hotel Bade Boutique Hotel is one of the best options for budget travelers looking to stretch their dollar as far as possible.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The National Geographic show eventually chose the RED with the ultra-telephoto Canon CN 20 lens set, which can stretch from 50-1000mm.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2025
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These medicines can delay cancer growth and prolong a person’s life.2 Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is another option when hormone treatments are no longer working.—
Jamin Brahmbhatt,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2025
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How those players respond to how different hockey becomes at this time of year is the big payoff here, no matter how long this Canadiens team can prolong this bonus coverage for management.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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