as in prolonged
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
as in extended
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drawn-out
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
Three of the four Blue Jays that Sheehan faced reached safely against him, showing the kind of pesky and drawn-out, contact-filled at-bats that have made Toronto such a menace this postseason.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Brown said in an interview the response to the latest tragedy at AES will be drawn-out like the flood, but a sense of closure will be less immediate.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
Josh Mankiewicz, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
So, it's really drawn out of my own personal experience.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The collaboration between certain MAGA influencers and animal-rights activists has drawn out the most confrontational tendencies within each camp.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
In DaCosta’s film, Hedda’s scheme to stall Lovborg’s comeback is drawn out with more detailed scheming, including implicating Lovborg in a public humiliation of Professor Greenwood (Finbar Lynch), who is responsible for deciding the recipient of the professorship.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Jones would take umbrage to Cam and Fif mentioning his name during the podcast, responding on Justin LaBoy’s Respectfully podcast shortly after, sparking a drawn out back and forth between all parties involved.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Brazil’s opener came six minutes later, England’s defence drawn out of position as Dudinha fed in Bia Zaneratto who skipped her shot beyond Keating into the bottom corner.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Texas and Missouri have already drawn out several Democratic districts, while Republican lawmakers other states like Indiana, Kansas and North Carolina have also moved to redraw their lines.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
But the storm’s slow forward speed and disorganization for much of its life means that it is getting drawn out to sea toward the far more powerful Hurricane Humberto.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Three of the four Blue Jays that Sheehan faced reached safely against him, showing the kind of pesky and drawn-out, contact-filled at-bats that have made Toronto such a menace this postseason.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Brown said in an interview the response to the latest tragedy at AES will be drawn-out like the flood, but a sense of closure will be less immediate.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
The reality is that for those closest to the epicenter of any murder, healing can be fragmentary, drawn out, or downright elusive.
—Josh Mankiewicz, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
So, it's really drawn out of my own personal experience.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The collaboration between certain MAGA influencers and animal-rights activists has drawn out the most confrontational tendencies within each camp.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
In DaCosta’s film, Hedda’s scheme to stall Lovborg’s comeback is drawn out with more detailed scheming, including implicating Lovborg in a public humiliation of Professor Greenwood (Finbar Lynch), who is responsible for deciding the recipient of the professorship.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Jones would take umbrage to Cam and Fif mentioning his name during the podcast, responding on Justin LaBoy’s Respectfully podcast shortly after, sparking a drawn out back and forth between all parties involved.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Brazil’s opener came six minutes later, England’s defence drawn out of position as Dudinha fed in Bia Zaneratto who skipped her shot beyond Keating into the bottom corner.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Texas and Missouri have already drawn out several Democratic districts, while Republican lawmakers other states like Indiana, Kansas and North Carolina have also moved to redraw their lines.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
But the storm’s slow forward speed and disorganization for much of its life means that it is getting drawn out to sea toward the far more powerful Hurricane Humberto.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn-out
Adjective
-
Taiwan should deepen its reserves of ammunition, energy, and food to withstand a prolonged blockade—measured in months, not weeks.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
-
The grid requires batteries that can store energy for 8 to 24 hours to bridge multi-day weather patterns, seasonal demand swings, and prolonged grid stress—gaps that today are mostly covered by peaking power plants rather than renewables.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Florida extended their lead to 3-1 early in the third period as Forsling launched a slap shot past Merilainen for his second goal of the season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
-
According to the filing, Pepsi allegedly reinforced that gap by offering Walmart promotional payments, allowances and data-sharing services that were not extended to other retailers.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
-
Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The Pacers expanded their lead to as large as 25 points in the second quarter before the Heat finally started to push back.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
-
In 2025, the Navy expanded its training programs for future E-6B pilots, with courses now held in Oklahoma, where the majority of the aircraft are based and operated.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn-out. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share