as in to speak
to speak slowly with vowel sounds that are longer than usual
He drawled his name in a Southern accent.
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Recent Examples of drawl
Each room is a chapter of a long, drawling story that will never quite end.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2023
On The Diary, Scaface's flow has slowed considerably, with his Southern drawl creeping into his delivery.
—Lance Scott Walker, Chron, 2 May 2023
But then there was T.I. and his country drawl, kicking game in a wifebeater to any woman in a bikini willing to listen.
—Caleb Catlin, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2023
Johnny Cash drawled from a stereo speaker as prospective owners and foster parents drifted in and out of the building.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2023
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2023
On The Diary, Scaface's flow has slowed considerably, with his Southern drawl creeping into his delivery.
—Lance Scott Walker, Chron, 2 May 2023
But then there was T.I. and his country drawl, kicking game in a wifebeater to any woman in a bikini willing to listen.
—Caleb Catlin, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2023
Johnny Cash drawled from a stereo speaker as prospective owners and foster parents drifted in and out of the building.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawl
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Megan Thee Stallion’s willingness to speak openly about her experiences—despite the backlash—signals a turning point in hip-hop.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, a range of Cotton Incorporated subject-matter experts have spoken at in-person and virtual events to educate and engage audiences.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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The case was investigated by the Columbus City Prosecutor's Office, Cincinnati officials said.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Passengers also told the outlet that Virgil uttered racial slurs and attacked two crew members.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Twenty-two years later, Maggie’s still only uttered a single word — daddy (voiced by Elizabeth Taylor, no less) — but that’s all that needs to be said. 33.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even our most uncomfortable emotions need to be voiced, says Lisa Marie Bobby, psychologist and founder of Growing Self Counseling & Coaching in Denver.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Hill’s Mychael Schnell reports a handful of conservative House Republicans voiced concerns about Johnson to Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, prompting even more uncertainty about the Louisiana Republican’s grasp on the gavel weeks before the Speakership vote.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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And shout out to @birdgangspirits spirits Philadelphia for throwing us some goodies to give away.Gil Macias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Upon his return to the stage, Stevie shouted out Berry Gordy — in honor of his 95th birthday and of course, their storied relationship — as well as Mayor Karen Bass for her efforts to combat the homelessness crisis plaguing Los Angeles.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Despite the cautious outlook, Fed Chair Jerome Powell sounded an upbeat note on the state of the U.S. economy, especially relative to how other countries have performed.Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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That includes nearly $30 billion in funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as officials have sounded alarm over the agency’s Disaster Relief Fund in recent months.Aris Folley, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Because with her, an outfit always whispers elegance.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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Revelations are found within interactions between characters who end up in small configurations — pairs or trios — to whisper about what’s really going on.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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When poisoning occurs, the Mayo Clinic states that people may experience a headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, loss of consciousness and more.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Alternatively, companies could also rely on a certificate of analysis from their talc suppliers, the agency stated.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Drawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawl. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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