as in prolonged
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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
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Every outlet caveats that this is approximate, since a quick or drawn-out undercard can shift the window by 10 to 20 minutes either way.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.
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Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
The split was difficult and negotiations were drawn-out.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Much of Electrical Field of Love has a loose, improvisatory feel, with Gibbs and Lewis laying down thick, burrowing grooves, Ross adding textured flair, and Muldrow exhaling drawn-out, chantlike phrases or compact, laser-like screams on top of it all.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
30 Mar. 2026
But divorcing the utility is likely to be a difficult and drawn-out process for San Francisco.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement in Chattanooga, Tennessee, signaling what may be the end of a long and drawn-out negotiation period as the union and Volkswagen bargained over the first contract at the plant.
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Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Her inky black hair, teased up and off her forehead, was swept behind her back; the waves wide and drawn-out.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Nov. 2025
Sugey Palomares,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Negotiations with the Housing Commission were drawn out over details of the plan until it was scrapped in 2025.
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Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Experts warn that just before a tsunami hits shore, seawater can first be drawn out to sea — exposing large swaths of beach and giving people along the water a false sense that a coast is safe.
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William B. Davis,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
No drawn out explaining how your family members have served.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
The project of transforming Rome’s historic Palazzo Capponi into Romeo Roma took him 12 years, drawn out by structural challenges, and the discovery of archeological ruins mid-way through.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
The robot follows a step-by-step process and cannot handle any route that isn’t already drawn out.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
In South Florida, District 20 congressional candidate Luther Campbell said the new map does a disservice to Black voters in parts of Palm Beach County, such as Pahokee, Belle Glade and parts of Riviera Beach who were drawn out of District 20 and into white majority, Republican-leaning districts.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
However, Scatterty says that infrasound may have noticeable effects, which warrants further research, especially in environments where exposure is repeated or drawn out.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The twist of allowing Cameron and Jared back in the game seemed to kill every ounce of momentum the show had, and the rest was something of an inevitable and drawn-out slog.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Every outlet caveats that this is approximate, since a quick or drawn-out undercard can shift the window by 10 to 20 minutes either way.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.
—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
The split was difficult and negotiations were drawn-out.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Much of Electrical Field of Love has a loose, improvisatory feel, with Gibbs and Lewis laying down thick, burrowing grooves, Ross adding textured flair, and Muldrow exhaling drawn-out, chantlike phrases or compact, laser-like screams on top of it all.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
30 Mar. 2026
But divorcing the utility is likely to be a difficult and drawn-out process for San Francisco.
—
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement in Chattanooga, Tennessee, signaling what may be the end of a long and drawn-out negotiation period as the union and Volkswagen bargained over the first contract at the plant.
—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Her inky black hair, teased up and off her forehead, was swept behind her back; the waves wide and drawn-out.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Nov. 2025
Verb
The process was long and drawn out, and included mental evaluations, parenting courses, and several rounds of interviews with social workers.
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Sugey Palomares,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Negotiations with the Housing Commission were drawn out over details of the plan until it was scrapped in 2025.
—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Experts warn that just before a tsunami hits shore, seawater can first be drawn out to sea — exposing large swaths of beach and giving people along the water a false sense that a coast is safe.
—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
No drawn out explaining how your family members have served.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
The project of transforming Rome’s historic Palazzo Capponi into Romeo Roma took him 12 years, drawn out by structural challenges, and the discovery of archeological ruins mid-way through.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
The robot follows a step-by-step process and cannot handle any route that isn’t already drawn out.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
In South Florida, District 20 congressional candidate Luther Campbell said the new map does a disservice to Black voters in parts of Palm Beach County, such as Pahokee, Belle Glade and parts of Riviera Beach who were drawn out of District 20 and into white majority, Republican-leaning districts.
—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
However, Scatterty says that infrasound may have noticeable effects, which warrants further research, especially in environments where exposure is repeated or drawn out.
—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn-out
Adjective
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Extreme temperatures are on the horizon in Southeast Michigan, setting the stage for a prolonged and dangerous heat wave next week.
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Prosecutors allege prolonged neglect According to charging documents cited by WNEM-TV5, prosecutors allege Casper was immobile, was not provided proper medical care or adequate nutrition, and was forced to live in unsafe conditions before his death.
Verb
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The government has extended school closures, and preliminary information suggests that 432 schools in Caracas alone have been damaged.
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Gonzalez extended the lead with a two-run single in the ninth.
Adjective
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America's favorite investment has changed over time In 2008, as the Great Recession descended, Americans picked the humble savings account (and the certificate of deposit) as their favorite long-term investment in Gallup polls.
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The long-term health effects of the fire and its smoke probably won’t be known unless researchers conduct a follow-up study, said Eisenman of UCLA.
Verb
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Under his leadership, SMUD expanded workforce training programs, and joined the state’s Energy Imbalance Market, a wholesale energy-trading market that allows SMUD to buy low-cost renewable energy in real time, and sell excess energy to generate additional revenue.
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According to the agency, the Dodd-Frank Act, a 2010 law passed in the wake of the housing crash to tighten financial oversight, expanded its authority by giving it control over swaps, a type of derivative contract.
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