draws out

verb

present tense third-person singular of draw out
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 His life as an activist draws out some of his sharpest memories. — Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 This draws out excess moisture and can make for a more concentrated flavor. — Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 Her welcoming manner draws out from the audience the different ways sand behaves both like a solid and like a liquid. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws out
  1. lengthens
  2. extends
  3. increases
  4. stretches
Verb
  • Whether they’re kitten-heeled or a tall pump, this shoe design lengthens the leg, offsetting the Bermuda shorts to create a streamlined silhouette.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
  • These Levi’s 314 Shaping Straight Jeans and Classic Straight Jeans, for example, have an elongating silhouette that lengthens the legs.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 30 June 2026
Definition of lengthens
Verb
  • The root ball boundary or the outer edge of the soil-and-root mass typically extends from the main stem to just beyond the edge of the foliage.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Of course, Oaxaca's appeal also extends beyond the plate, with colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, centuries-old churches, and a flourishing art scene.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • Airport officials say the new design increases the distance between the terminal and the nearest runway, currently as little as 257 feet, soon to be about 880 feet, bringing the airport into compliance with FAA standards.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Firejet production also increases Beyond collaborative combat aircraft, the expansion will increase production of Kratos’ Firejet family of aerial target systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • The rivalry between the neighboring nations stretches back over 100 years on the pitch without ever being one that has slipped into hatred.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of stretches

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“Draws out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20out. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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