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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.
—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
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
At the national level, the heights that must be hit are drawn out of a hat.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 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
Rattlesnakes, which are typically most active in spring and summer, appear to have been drawn out earlier than usual this year as the Southland experienced the hottest March on record.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
On Actress records, dreary passages are drawn out for long periods of time, and pretty sections are shattered by digital noise and detritus.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 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.
—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
No drawn out explaining how your family members have served.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
At the national level, the heights that must be hit are drawn out of a hat.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 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
Rattlesnakes, which are typically most active in spring and summer, appear to have been drawn out earlier than usual this year as the Southland experienced the hottest March on record.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
On Actress records, dreary passages are drawn out for long periods of time, and pretty sections are shattered by digital noise and detritus.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn-out
Adjective
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That threatens the prospect of a prolonged work stoppage.—
Jordan Fabian,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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For elderly patients, prolonged stays in hallways increase the risks of delirium, falls, sleep deprivation, loss of dignity, and prolonged recovery.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Verb
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London’s Christian Olivares, a USC pledge, extended the lead in the third inning, hitting a two-run home run to left field.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2026
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Some passholders have extended vender floor hours.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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But American businesses won’t have enough confidence for long-term investments until Venezuela’s leadership outlines a credible path to free and fair elections.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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How to Grow a Peach Tree From Seed Growing a peach tree from seed (which is located inside the pit) is a long-term project.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, Anthropic expanded the effort to include 150 organizations in more than 15 countries.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The word also figured heavily in the Alien and Sedition Acts, a set of four 18th century laws that restricted citizenship, expanded the president’s authority to detain and deport foreigners, and criminalized dissenting speech.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn-out. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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