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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The committee is also looking for a year-long contract extension for union health benefits.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Royals rewarded Garcia with a five-year contract extension.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rather than spending their time packing, unpacking, and setting up the tent, a family with kids can get straight to gathering around a fire or challenging each other to ever-lengthening cold plunges in the spa.—
Naomi Tomky,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Released on the cusp of daylight saving time, this is the perfect album for the onset of spring, when the lengthening days leave more time to soak up the music’s radiance.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Whether due to discoloration, pilling, or elastic stretching, bed sheets start to show their age over time.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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After some stretching and instruction, I was let loose in the Atlantic.—
Austin Bush,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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San Antonio closed the first quarter with a 38-31 advantage before extending is lead up to 20 points in the second quarter and entering halftime with an 18-point lead.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Speakers also credited Pelosi with securing ongoing funding for extending Caltrain to the Salesforce Transit Center and providing rescue funds to keep local transit agencies running during the pandemic.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One of the biggest concerns for consumers is that an increasing number of data centers could hit them financially.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Among those saying the deal doesn’t go far enough are Ticketmaster competitors who have had to offer increasing protections for venues that chose them over Live Nation.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Drawing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20out. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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