as in extended
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of drawn-out
Claire Rutkowski, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Just look at how long and drawn out the Paramount-Skydance deal was in the first place.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
Heavy blue areas closer to the coast, including Los Angeles, Orange, San Francisco and San Diego counties, would be drawn out.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
But in the coming months, the expectations are for the tariff passthrough to be gradual and drawn out, Matt Bush, a US economist at Guggenheim Investments, told CNN in an interview.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
The bake-off could be drawn out to pull the wings off of housefly Powell.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
The two-year-long proceedings were drawn out due to battles ranging from money to claims on property to the custody of their kids.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
For instance, communicating an update through email can be effective, but the email should be succinct rather than drawn out.
—Claire Rutkowski, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Just look at how long and drawn out the Paramount-Skydance deal was in the first place.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2025
Heavy blue areas closer to the coast, including Los Angeles, Orange, San Francisco and San Diego counties, would be drawn out.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 27 Aug. 2025
But in the coming months, the expectations are for the tariff passthrough to be gradual and drawn out, Matt Bush, a US economist at Guggenheim Investments, told CNN in an interview.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
The bake-off could be drawn out to pull the wings off of housefly Powell.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
The two-year-long proceedings were drawn out due to battles ranging from money to claims on property to the custody of their kids.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn-out
Verb
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Hartmann connected with sophomore Brady Reeves (the son of the head coach) on a 28-yard scoring strike that extended the lead to 14-0.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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The exchange calculated that California consumers on exchange plans would see an average premium increase of 97% if the credits are not extended.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Projections show valley fever has spread well beyond the Southwest because of prolonged drought and rising temperatures.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Golden State Warriors have been in a prolonged standstill regarding restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In an outdoor area dubbed the Homegrown Village, local food justice and sustainability organizations like North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, Dream of Wild Health and the Land Stewardship Project set up info booths and interactive projects to get attendees involved more long-term.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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As a result, the governing agencies restrict potential exposure to lessen the possibility of these long-term impacts.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Beauty Independent, the line, which made its initial debut at Walmart and later expanded to CVS and Ulta, will close its doors for good.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, the financial firm expanded 10,000 Small Businesses into rural states, specifically, with a $100 million investment.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn-out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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