DRAWING OUT Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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drawing out

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verb

present participle of draw out

as in lengthening

to make longer the actor refused to draw out the interview any further

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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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing out

Noun

The victory came after Northwestern announced a three-year contract extension through 2031 for fourth-year coach Braun on Thursday.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Yes, last season was a concern with Nikola Jovic, but his extension does not kick in until this season.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of extension

Verb

So Chimedza chose not to move forward with lengthening his limbs, though confidence in that choice did not arrive immediately.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
The new style is part of the Gucci Primavera collection, and the Donna features a striking, pronounced outline and clean lines all around, lengthening the leg.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of lengthening

Noun

The newest campus parties trade the keg for wellness activities like group runs, cold plunges, HIIT, yoga, Pilates and stretching.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Before the Rams went through stretching exercises, Donald sat on a red exercise ball, taking in the scene and focusing his thoughts for the workout ahead.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of stretching

Verb

Skims has hired Tapestry veteran Natalie Buchberger as director of franchise for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, extending a recent run of leadership appointments as the shapewear and apparel company builds its international business.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Lamont’s budget director, Office of Policy and Management Secretary Josh Wojcik, wrote in an email to state agency heads that extending current benefits at least for one more year also would help ensure departments are properly staffed.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of extending

Verb

Widening gap The gap between hyperscaler CDS and bank CDS has widened to around 60 basis points from roughly 0 since October of 2025, implying that hyperscaler credit risk is increasing on its own terms, Slok's research shows.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Economic growth has also been on solid footing, though an increasing share of it has been driven by red-hot spending on AI — some of which is now being propelled by credit.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

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