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 In his photographs of Daryl Hannah, who plays Pris, and her fellow androids played by Joanna Cassidy and Rutger Hauer, Vaughan draws out this loneliness. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 Eleazar forgoes Thom Yorke-style belting, draws out the mournful quaver in the lyrics, and subtly reshapes the anthem in Misty’s image, her commitment to doing things her way. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 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, 17 Sep. 2026 The Annie has a tapered toe that draws out the line of the leg. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026 If this doesn’t seem like a gracious revelation, there’s a point to the deep horror that Manchevski draws out here. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 An antique bench draws out the tones of the original wood floor, and the armchair is slipcovered in linen. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 There’s some great interplay here between you and your background singers — really draws out the R&B in the band’s sound. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Recipe Tips for Summer Shrimp Pasta Salting the zucchini draws out excess moisture, which helps to preserve its shape and texture. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws out
  1. lengthens
  2. extends
  3. increases
  4. stretches
Verb
  • The formula pairs glycerin and flexible polymers to coat and define every lash without weighing them down, while the dual-length brush prevents clumps and lengthens from root to tip.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Aerohart also lengthens the Aviator's Ember to give users more leverage in plunging the piston.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of lengthens
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  • This approach extends capacity beyond what manufacturers could achieve through shrinking a flat arrangement of cells alone.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That connection extends beyond their personal lives and into Curtis’ philanthropic work.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of extends
Verb
  • In fact, studies show that caffeinated coffee increases colon contractions by 60% more than plain water.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The issue has become increasingly important as the rapid expansion of AI increases demand for electricity across the country.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • The Kamiński/Spielberg collaboration, which now stretches over 30 years and more than 20 films, has to count as one of the most significant artistic collaborations in American cinema history.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This year’s 24-film lineup stretches well beyond Monroe’s own filmography.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 6 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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