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
Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.
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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
His breakdown moment with Lane’s Willy, whose explosive temper is finally subdued by his son’s desperate need to be seen, draws out all the tragic heartbreak of a classic that has been liberated from the customary domestic trappings only to be made more intimate.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 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
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
His breakdown moment with Lane’s Willy, whose explosive temper is finally subdued by his son’s desperate need to be seen, draws out all the tragic heartbreak of a classic that has been liberated from the customary domestic trappings only to be made more intimate.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 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
Verb
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At the same time, sellers tend to anchor to yesterday’s pricing, which lengthens negotiations, and the distance between bid and ask widens.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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Storing in the refrigerator lengthens that time to six to eight months.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The vote extends a 17-year transformation effort at a once-infamous campus.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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After years of abject failures, underachievement or agonising near-misses, Tuchel was hired to end England’s wait for a major international men’s trophy, which now extends to 60 years.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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If your state does impose sales tax on precious metals, the tax is typically collected at the time of purchase and increases your upfront cost.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In many cases, our presence only increases the likelihood of violence or other negative outcomes.—
Diane Goldstein,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The patriarch’s younger son, Abhay, thirty-nine, and his family live on the top floor in a spacious, breezy apartment that commands a fine view of Dhakuria Lake, which stretches away into the distance, flanking Southern Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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As the golfers move along the Palos Verdes course, the ocean stretches beyond them.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Draws out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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