as in extension
the act of making longer
the tedious drawing out of wool into thread that was required before weaving
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as in lengthening
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of drawing out
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
While Evans acknowledges this may take a little more time, rotating what’s given extra attention each week will prevent drawing out the process too much.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 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
The entire composition is then exposed to a corrosive liquid, which oxidizes the copper in the textile, drawing out a chemical-looking green that circulates through the narrow channels between the foil sheets.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Any one senator could object to such a move, drawing out the timeline and further risking a shutdown.
—Garrett Downs,emily Wilkins, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The event, which draws exotic cars, vintage rides, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more, has gained global attention through the years, drawing out celebrities and influencers who mingle among the crowds.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
So Sacco depicts both variations, while drawing out their disjunctions through commentary and supplementary reporting.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
But Cianfrance also brings his skill with drawing out deep emotion to bear on this story as well.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
L’Iris is a gorgeous iteration, drawing out the tender green freshness of iris alongside feminine neroli and jasmine petals.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
While Evans acknowledges this may take a little more time, rotating what’s given extra attention each week will prevent drawing out the process too much.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 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
The entire composition is then exposed to a corrosive liquid, which oxidizes the copper in the textile, drawing out a chemical-looking green that circulates through the narrow channels between the foil sheets.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Any one senator could object to such a move, drawing out the timeline and further risking a shutdown.
—Garrett Downs,emily Wilkins, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
The event, which draws exotic cars, vintage rides, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more, has gained global attention through the years, drawing out celebrities and influencers who mingle among the crowds.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
So Sacco depicts both variations, while drawing out their disjunctions through commentary and supplementary reporting.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
But Cianfrance also brings his skill with drawing out deep emotion to bear on this story as well.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing out
Noun
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Nacua is eligible for a massive extension, but the Rams are now taking a wait-and-see approach before making a long-term commitment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim reported Tuesday that Iran had not requested the extension of the ceasefire.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The lengthening deployments come as Ukrainian commanders in other units have warned of personnel issues, acknowledging that the army will never match the manpower of Russia’s far larger military force.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Adams expressed hopes that any potential litigation and other ongoing disputes can be resolved without further lengthening the project timeline.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first happens in accordance with the Earth’s rotation, the second will be healed with stretching and Ibuprofen, and the third is simply a fact of life and the passage of time.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Warming up with light movement, such as walking or dynamic stretching, before a workout as well as cooling down afterward can help prepare muscles, improve flexibility and reduce soreness.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Also in Lake County, the City of Groveland went through a similar process last year with over 69% of voters choosing to support an ordinance extending council terms from two years to four years and impose term limits for council members and the city’s mayor.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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As survivors watch lawmakers lock horns over the Iran war and the record-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown, some worry extending disaster tax relief will be de-prioritized.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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South Korea is increasing generation at its nuclear plants and speeding up maintenance at five offline reactors, with restarts planned in May.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bolivia is low on cash after making more than $500 million in debt payments last month, increasing the urgency of reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund.—
Sergio Mendoza,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
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