drawing out 1 of 2

noun

Definition of drawing outnext
as in extension
the act of making longer the tedious drawing out of wool into thread that was required before weaving

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drawing out

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verb

present participle of draw out
as in lengthening
to make longer the actor refused to draw out the interview any further

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  1. extension
  2. extending
  3. increasing
Noun
  • The high-tech gimbal also features an extension rod for taking high or low shots, plus there’s an integral tripod for shooting from a table or other platform.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • City acknowledged the rumors surrounding Guardiola’s future in a social media video post announcing a new extension deal had been struck.
    Jamie Barton, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of extension
Verb
  • Stryve Foods is addressing liquidity constraints and evaluating strategies to enhance its liquidity position, including potential equity offerings and extending debt terms.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company has borrowed $5,935,000 through promissory notes for extending the combination period and for working capital purposes.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of extending
Verb
  • County officials attributed increasing mosquito activity to warmer temperatures brought by climate change.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on expanding its product offerings and increasing its sales force to drive future revenue growth.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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drawing on

drawing out

drawings

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“Drawing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20out. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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