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
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 May 2026
The trial for the last remaining lawsuit accusing former Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo of using city resources to punish political opponents has been pushed to 2027, drawing out the city’s ongoing legal battle with two Little Havana businessmen for nearly a decade.
—Tess Riski
may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
The project is particularly acrimonious, drawing out geographical battles between north and south and thorny fights between officials who want to build the tunnel and environmentalists and Delta residents seeking to protect the local ecosystem and their way of life.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 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
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
Verb
Ferrell then began naming some of the great songs written by McCartney over the years, drawing out the bit by listing 17 Beatles, Wings and McCartney hits.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 May 2026
The trial for the last remaining lawsuit accusing former Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo of using city resources to punish political opponents has been pushed to 2027, drawing out the city’s ongoing legal battle with two Little Havana businessmen for nearly a decade.
—Tess Riski
may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
The project is particularly acrimonious, drawing out geographical battles between north and south and thorny fights between officials who want to build the tunnel and environmentalists and Delta residents seeking to protect the local ecosystem and their way of life.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing out
Noun
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The second extension lapsed on May 27 without a formal objection filed.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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Selfie sticks For the safety and comfort of all guests, guests may only bring selfie sticks, handheld extension poles and tripods no longer than 18 inches on board, for use in most areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Hudson is 5-foot-6 but appeared supermodel-tall in the photos, thanks in part to her leg-lengthening jeans.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Due to the 12-inch high waist, these jeans create a leg-lengthening effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Haunted Mansion props on the parade floats will include the conservatory casket, cryptic gravestones, gargoyle candleholders, haunted armor and stretching room portraits, according to the concept art.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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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,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Topline Oracle shares hit a 2026 intraday high Monday, extending a furious late-May rally that has recast the database pioneer as a marquee AI-infrastructure player and boosted the fortune of cofounder Larry Ellison, who holds roughly 40% of the company.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Israel’s capture of Beaufort, which sits atop a ridge roughly 2,352 feet above sea level, grants it fire-control views of important highways over the Litani River and territories extending into Israel and Syria.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The pacemaker transformed cardiac medicine by dramatically increasing survival rates for patients with arrhythmias and heart block, becoming one of the most important life-saving medical technologies ever created.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Rain and storm chances are increasing in the afternoon.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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