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
Despite the long history of elite WTA players mastering the art of the moonball, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber chief among them, sending tennis balls into the atmosphere still draws out the sport’s eternal, often cursed relationship between style and ethics.
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James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Working with many first time actors, Nwosu draws out commanding performances, even if these are limited by the loose personas within her writing.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Working with many first time actors, Nwosu draws out commanding performances, even if these are limited by the loose personas within her writing.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws out
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The vineyards benefit from the moderating influence of the lake, which reduces frost pressure and lengthens the growing season — an advantage in northern viticulture.—
Michael Johnson,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2026
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The law phases out several affordable repayment plans and lengthens terms for others.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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This also extends to banks and debt collectors, for example.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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Still, child-care slots remain in short supply across wide swaths of New Mexico, even as the state extends assistance beyond working parents to grandparent guardians, foster parents and people experiencing homelessness.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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With their songs, colors, and variety, birds enrich our lives … and recent studies show that their immediate presence actually increases our well-being and happiness and can even prolong our lives!—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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This increases your sensitivity to dietary cholesterol, which is found in eggs.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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And the impact stretches far beyond the Middle East.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Congressional District stretches from Concord to Greensboro and is currently represented by Republican Addison McDowell.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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