Synonyms of drawing out

drawing out 1 of 2

noun

as in extension

the act of making longer

the tedious drawing out of wool into thread that was required before weaving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extension
• stretching
• prolongation
• elongation
• lengthening
• prolonging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortening
• curtailment
• abbreviation
• cutback
• abridgment

drawing out

2 of 2

verb

present participle of draw out

as in lengthening

to make longer

the actor refused to draw out the interview any further

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lengthening
• dragging (out)
• extending
• increasing
• stretching
• prolonging
• elongating
• protracting
• expanding
• outstretching
• enlarging
• amplifying
• thinning
• attenuating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cutting back
• cutting
• shortening
• reducing
• curtailing
• decreasing
• diminishing
• lessening
• abridging
• abbreviating
• thickening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drawing out

Verb

Lizzie and Bridget’s Relationship in Monster The show quickly portrays a dynamic between Lizzie and Bridget, with Bridget’s brash, uninhibited manner drawing out the more reserved and stoic Lizzie. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Their lives intersect during the making of a documentary, drawing out desires and struggles each had kept hidden. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Wyler directs this serpentine, amiable comedy with a deft hand, intricately drawing out the fine details that make the whole heist operation tick. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Velvet is a natural for drawing out the opulence of plum, but look to linen and leather for more earthy applications. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

But instead of drawing out that pursuit in conjunction with the Moon brothers’ case, Sugar tracks down Henry in Season 2’s opening frames. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Stories of outlaws have been crucial to drawing out the fullness and intricacy of that picture. — Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026

On Harmony, their sophomore album, the duo gleefully throws dubstep, nu-metal, and trap in a blender with the lid off, letting their influences splatter the walls and drawing out their initials. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026

Gentle heat applied directly to a breakout also helps to increase blood flow and soften the skin, decreasing redness and drawing out any infections more quickly. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026