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
Doing so not only draws out excess moisture from the strawberries but also gets a head start on breaking down the fibrous rhubarb.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 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
Much of the world, especially in developing Asia, is already suffering the consequences and the ripple effects will continue to spread the longer the war draws out.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The appeal, filed Tuesday in the state Court of Appeals, draws out the already yearslong legal battle over the program and sets up the administration for a fight against the City Council.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 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
Much of the world, especially in developing Asia, is already suffering the consequences and the ripple effects will continue to spread the longer the war draws out.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The appeal, filed Tuesday in the state Court of Appeals, draws out the already yearslong legal battle over the program and sets up the administration for a fight against the City Council.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws out
Verb
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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,
16 Apr. 2026
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The slim toe lengthens the leg, while the open heel keeps the outfit from looking heavy.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their friendship extends beyond the classroom.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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For Brady, the lesson extends far beyond football.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Verb
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China’s drive for technological self-sufficiency channels ever more resources into expanding industrial capacity, which, against a backdrop of weak domestic demand, only increases its dependence on exports.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Furthermore, heat increases electrical resistance for EV batteries and chargers, resulting in longer, more taxing charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
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This is where the tension stretches tightest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Waterton Lake stretches blue in both directions, with America’s purple mountains rising to the south.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Draws out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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