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
Bread While the refrigerator has been said to help keep bread from molding, the humidity of the fridge draws out the moisture from the bread, leaving you with bland, dry slices.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
High heat draws out moisture and intensifies watermelon's sweetness, and the rub creates additional caramelization for even deeper flavor notes.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Looking up at this switched-on electric relic, though, draws out a lopsided smile.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Because dry curing draws out moisture, a ham's weight may be reduced by 18-25% during the process.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Kammo draws out Hamida’s maternal instinct in a way that even her son, Javed, does not.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Filled with hefty dialogue, emotional scenes and topical questions, Luca Guadagnino draws out incredible performances from Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Fall is ideal for leaf-peepers, and winter, of course, draws out the skiers and snowboarders.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
High heat draws out moisture and intensifies watermelon's sweetness, and the rub creates additional caramelization for even deeper flavor notes.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Looking up at this switched-on electric relic, though, draws out a lopsided smile.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Because dry curing draws out moisture, a ham's weight may be reduced by 18-25% during the process.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Kammo draws out Hamida’s maternal instinct in a way that even her son, Javed, does not.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Filled with hefty dialogue, emotional scenes and topical questions, Luca Guadagnino draws out incredible performances from Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
Fall is ideal for leaf-peepers, and winter, of course, draws out the skiers and snowboarders.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws out
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Requiring a shareholder vote introduces uncertainty, lengthens timelines, and raises the risk that a cable spinoff could be rejected or delayed.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The lane – one used to absorb traffic during construction work – extends from just north of Paddock Road to State Route 562, also known as the Norwood Lateral.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Jan. 2026
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Support sits at $245, while resistance is near $260 and extends to $265.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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That carryover increases the money pool each racing day for the pick six.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The chance of snow increases Saturday night.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That path through air bends and filters sunlight, scattering blues and letting reds and oranges linger, often creating a razor-thin gradient that stretches thousands of miles along the planet's curve.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The history of the Kings in the NBA The Kings’ history stretches back well before its Kansas City days.—
Alexa Stone,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Draws out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20out. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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