as in to speak
to speak slowly with vowel sounds that are longer than usual
He drawled his name in a Southern accent.
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Recent Examples of drawl
No one lolls or drawls in this Streetcar; there’s no Vaseline on the lens.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
The slow-rolling single with skittering drum machine beats mashed against both mens’ drawling vocals is of a piece with Jelly’s frequent lyrical focus on mental health and his battles with substance use.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
Manning drawls, in a direct address to the viewer.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
This might be what the song is supposed to be, but it’s crushed under the weight of the drawling vocals, plodding production, and an unnecessary final key change.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
The slow-rolling single with skittering drum machine beats mashed against both mens’ drawling vocals is of a piece with Jelly’s frequent lyrical focus on mental health and his battles with substance use.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
Manning drawls, in a direct address to the viewer.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
This might be what the song is supposed to be, but it’s crushed under the weight of the drawling vocals, plodding production, and an unnecessary final key change.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawl
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But six months is still a long time to remember who everybody is on a show with dozens of speaking roles, most of them played by actors in identical jumpsuits, and/or wearing masks.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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Parents recently spoke with experts to better understand how these camps can actually help counteract troubling trends among boys, and how families can make the best decision for them.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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An unknown gunman shot the boy while inside an apartment on the 6400 block of South Ingleside Avenue just after 6 p.m., police said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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In addition to frequent password updates, individuals will need to be more alert about the increasing amount of malware hiding in illegitimate software, applications and other downloadable files, Valenzuela said.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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During a recent interview, the former MVP uttered a bold prediction regarding a key member of the Dallas Cowboys roster.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Scenes of long discussions seem brisk, even at pensive tempi, because of the way that the lines uttered strike off one another—and because of the energetically thoughtful performances that bring the characters to life.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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When Ferrari first revealed its EV plans, many outspoken fans voiced their disapproval, as was to be expected.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Nationwide retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have voiced alarm about potential price hikes as a result of the levies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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Theater talk is some of the most frivolous talk, and it should be shouted from the rooftops.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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The true gem remains 17-year-old Kobe Bryant, who was selected 13th by the Charlotte Hornets before West acquired the prospect via trade (shout out to Vlade Divac!).—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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That’s why hallucinations happen: The model is trained to sound plausible, not necessarily be accurate.—
Sagar Gupta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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This is pretty much a quote from Willy, somewhat degraded by my memory and made more serious sounding by the character.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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An afternoon beer lends a deeper sense of place when sipped in a brewpub housed in a Victorian-era building, its brick walls whispering stories of the town’s mining past.—
Visit Telluride,
AFAR Media,
18 June 2025
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Macron, seated beside Meloni in the round-table working session with other members of the summit, leaned to his right to whisper a message to Meloni, who stared intently ahead.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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The letter states that such services will no longer be promoted on Connecticut Children’s website.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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The company states that movable bridges, such as drawbridges, can cause delays for marine or other traffic when the structures are moved in high heat.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Drawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawl. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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