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
Introduced in 2019’s Knives Out, Blanc’s syrupy Southern drawl and idiosyncratic approach to solving a mysterious New England death charmed audiences worldwide and launched a modern whodunnit franchise.
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ArsTechnica, 1 Jan. 2026
Oscar Van Rhijn’s mustache and drawling line deliveries suggest a dab of villainy, a vibe only strengthened by his scheming with Kelley Curran’s sneaky Enid Winterton.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Hugh Laurie sustained his House drawl for eight seasons; to U.S. audiences, that was just the job description.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
These are texts that hide their depth under a thick layer of flatulence jokes, loud guitars or Texas drawls.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 1 Jan. 2026
Oscar Van Rhijn’s mustache and drawling line deliveries suggest a dab of villainy, a vibe only strengthened by his scheming with Kelley Curran’s sneaky Enid Winterton.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Hugh Laurie sustained his House drawl for eight seasons; to U.S. audiences, that was just the job description.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
These are texts that hide their depth under a thick layer of flatulence jokes, loud guitars or Texas drawls.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawl
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Much of his speech and remarks from other officials speaking at the convention Friday focused on party unity after a bruising primary season, where Democrats are hoping to capitalize on what could be a vulnerable year for Republicans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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OpenAI Ceo Sam Altman speaks to journalists after meeting with US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2026.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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In recent weeks, Bass has offered her own critical assessment of Raman, saying the councilmember struggled to work closely with others — even her own allies.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Then, the magic comes in the editing room, piecing together the story to say something bigger than one shot ever could.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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On the stand, Popov denied uttering any slurs.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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As Stankiewicz attempted to utter another sentence, the train’s ear-piercing horn sounded.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Maxim voiced frustration that repairs weren’t happening quickly enough and resentment at the intrusion on his privacy as workers came in and out.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Many of those contacting the commission ahead of Thursday's meeting voiced concerns about its massive scale, obstruction of the city's skyline and safety in the heavily trafficked area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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He was menaced in the English countryside last month by a man shouting at him from 50 yards away, according to British outlet The Telegraph.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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In that post, Wyden, a staunch Democrat, sounded a lot like Florida's Rick Scott, one of the most conservative members of the Senate.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Two hours of resistance training may sound like a lot.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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Republicans, meanwhile, are whispering that Democrats' fears of unused Platner oppo are well-founded.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The report by New York magazine said that former staffers have whispered about Mace’s drinking and marijuana use.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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The Baronessa winked and stated that the princess was an inspiration to others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Gilbert, who clearly stated that UGA was his leader heading into his official visit to UGA last week, committed to the Tigers on Monday evening on the heels of his official visit.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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“Drawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawl. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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