as in to lengthen
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of draw out
YouTube Kapadia's skill in drawing out these themes has been widely acclaimed.
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Diaa Hadid, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
With the Australian Open draw out and the tournament beginning this weekend, defending singles champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka entered the tournament as favorites to repeat as winners.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
As Jagriti slept, her hair damp and curled with sweat, Dev drew out his daughter’s chart on a piece of paper.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
McCarthy's own bid to become speaker in 2023 with a slim majority was drawn out over several days and took 15 ballots — more rounds of voting than any other time since before the Civil War.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Diaa Hadid, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
With the Australian Open draw out and the tournament beginning this weekend, defending singles champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka entered the tournament as favorites to repeat as winners.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
As Jagriti slept, her hair damp and curled with sweat, Dev drew out his daughter’s chart on a piece of paper.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
McCarthy's own bid to become speaker in 2023 with a slim majority was drawn out over several days and took 15 ballots — more rounds of voting than any other time since before the Civil War.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
Verb
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The streaming giant joined a lengthening list of companies that have topped analysts’ profit expectations for the end of 2024.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump had previously floated exercising a 90-day extension written into the law to lengthen the deadline for a sale and reportedly considered issuing an executive order.—
Lauren Feiner,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2025
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One should be convinced of his increasing persuasive influence in the United States and in affairs with allies.—
Richard E. Vatz,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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Another 2021 study found that sleep deprivation increased levels of cortisol during interpersonal conflict.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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The potential economic consequences extend beyond price hikes.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Increasing warmth also extended the window for foraging the rats.—
Tracy J. Wholf,
CBS News,
1 Feb. 2025
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The spontaneity of form also allows Thatcher to stretch wholly different creative muscles.—
William Earl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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Companies need to encourage all their employees and applicants to stretch their boundaries, learn new skills and prepare themselves for the jobs of the future.—
Phillip Molnar,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Nor would officials answer questions about penalties for permit violations or prolonging the inspection process.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Any other course would prolong the substantial, nationwide chilling effect caused by §441b’s corporate expenditure ban.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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