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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As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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The vegan formula tubes, lengthens, and volumizes by coating each lash in lightweight fibers and film-forming polymers for striking definition.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Ohtani-Decoy mural gives it a draw that extends well beyond the usual dog-park crowd, pulling in Dodgers fans and anyone curious about the growing Decoy phenomenon that has built steadily over the past three years.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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The elevated risk stretches from West Texas into North Texas, then extends east and south toward Houston.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals Eating larger meals packed with fiber can be more difficult for the digestive tract to break down, and increases the likelihood of gas and bloating.—
Pamela Assid Woughter,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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This increases processing costs and reduces the effectiveness and efficiency of the recycling program.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Its work stretches through local parishes and communities, encouraging welcoming environments for everyone, disabled and non-disabled alike.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The elevated risk stretches from West Texas into North Texas, then extends east and south toward Houston.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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