drawing out 1 of 2

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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drawing out

2 of 2

verb

present participle of draw out

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Recent Examples of drawing out
Verb
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 Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025 Ray3 also provides the ability to doodle on an image, drawing out the trajectory of a character on screen, with the tool then generating a video of the movement. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025 In its final episodes, the show builds to a climax that’s protracted over several episodes, drawing out the series’ ideas about masculinity, rage, and forgiveness. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025 Wine pairings elevate the unrivaled cuisine, drawing out flavors that dance on the palate during a multi-course Chef’s Table dinner led by Chef de Cuisine Akira Taniguchi. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 This protracted and complex process, according to the think tank, means employers are all but required to grant temporary work visas (such as the H-1B) to their employees before securing a green card, further drawing out these waiting times. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing out
Noun
  • Adam Murray, a beef cattle extension specialist at Cornell University, said Trump’s plan to cut beef prices isn’t likely to significantly impact domestic beef prices.
    Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami, the MLS club announced Thursday.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Officials warn that attacks may also occur on remote islands, lengthening the response time of authorities in the event of an emergency.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Each year, the mining site crept farther south as deposits dwindled, lengthening her father’s commute.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Regular stretching and yoga may help improve arterial stiffness and complement aerobic exercise.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
  • If your hamstrings always feel tight, endless stretching won’t help.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • China’s Seafaring History (Smithsonian Magazine) by Sean Kingsley China has a history of maritime trade extending to West Africa, the Mediterranean, and much of Asia that goes back to the first millennium.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Kansas City Chiefs rookie left tackle Josh Simmons missed his third straight game Monday night against the Washington Commanders, extending an absence from the team that began in mid-October.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Coffee prices have been increasing sharply since the start of this year.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Drawing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20out. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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