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
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 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.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Levinson has fun drawing out the suspense at the border and with the DEA raid.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing out
Noun
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New Delhi is seen as a laggard in the global AI race and, by extension, in the physical AI space.
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There is no reason this morning in Venezuela should not be a lavish extension of that.
Verb
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These stretchy, flattering jeans come in a range of washes that are both leg-lengthening and easy to move around in.
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The mother of the Princess of Wales paired her candy-pink look with lips in a bold cyclamen shade that lit up her smile, while her eyes were accentuated by a bold black line and lengthening mascara.
Noun
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While gentle stretching is generally safe for most people after eating, vigorous exercise and/or movements that compress the abdomen can lead to discomfort.
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Michelle is way ahead of me on the whole stretching and flexibility tip.
Verb
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The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.
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And the financial burden is extending beyond the young workers clamoring for independence.
Verb
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Hulls said the fund allows property owners to support local businesses without dramatically increasing rents as market conditions change.
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“Drawing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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