as in lengthens
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of draws out
Her welcoming manner draws out from the audience the different ways sand behaves both like a solid and like a liquid.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon is made through a process that draws out the bourbon’s natural toffee and vanilla notes, bringing rich flavor and a smooth summer twist to seasonal cocktails and punches.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
His star power helps draw viewers into an increasingly strange story, and the increasingly strange story draws out the power of his go-for-broke charms.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Using a dehumidifier draws out the excess moisture in the air, replacing it with dryer air that feels more comfortable.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
This draws out excess moisture and can make for a more concentrated flavor.
—Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Jones also draws out terrific performances from Maxine Peake as Dottie, John’s friend’s mom who becomes his ardent supporter and even invites him to move into the family home, and Shirley Henderson as his icy, stern mother unversed on how to embrace her son.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Fierce in expression but controlled in form, the 1959 LP draws out a rootsy warmth from beneath the bebop that had consumed bandstands since World War II, forging a sound that feels at once confrontational, mischievous, and generous.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon is made through a process that draws out the bourbon’s natural toffee and vanilla notes, bringing rich flavor and a smooth summer twist to seasonal cocktails and punches.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
His star power helps draw viewers into an increasingly strange story, and the increasingly strange story draws out the power of his go-for-broke charms.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Using a dehumidifier draws out the excess moisture in the air, replacing it with dryer air that feels more comfortable.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
This draws out excess moisture and can make for a more concentrated flavor.
—Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Jones also draws out terrific performances from Maxine Peake as Dottie, John’s friend’s mom who becomes his ardent supporter and even invites him to move into the family home, and Shirley Henderson as his icy, stern mother unversed on how to embrace her son.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Fierce in expression but controlled in form, the 1959 LP draws out a rootsy warmth from beneath the bebop that had consumed bandstands since World War II, forging a sound that feels at once confrontational, mischievous, and generous.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws out
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Francisco Alvarez’s return lengthens the lineup.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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When the cycle lengthens, growth is a tax on the balance sheet rather than a contribution.—
Ali Aydan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Tuesday’s ruling declares the case a class action and extends the order nationwide.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Leadership extends far beyond an intellectual and emotional endeavor.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Verb
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That increases borrowing costs across the wider economy, including people’s mortgage rates.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Verb
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The primary to represent the upstate New York district, which stretches from the Canadian border to straddling the northern Albany suburbs, became increasingly bitter as Constantino and Smullen threatened legal action against each other over claims made during the campaign.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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The impact stretches beyond North Park.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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