drawn-out 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of drawn-outnext
as in prolonged

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drawn out

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verb

past participle of draw out
as in extended
to make longer the actor refused to draw out the interview any further

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn-out
  1. prolonged
  2. extended
  3. long-term
  4. expanded
Adjective
  • Unlike prolonged snowstorms, squalls may produce only minor snow accumulations, often less than an inch.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The prolonged loneliness crisis is another driver of this vulnerable color shift.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of prolonged
Verb
  • An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • And the collapse of regime defenses revealed that Russia’s long-term strategy to professionalize Assad’s military had failed: At the Kuweires air base, Syrian forces surrendered without resisting.
    Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
  • With Jones signed through 2026-27 as well, Ingram's long-term fit in New Orleans was murkier than ever.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of long-term
Verb
  • Here are five other movies about the magisterial singer-songwriter whose life and lyrics have forever expanded the contours of American music.
    Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The wildfire ignited Monday and has expanded at an alarming rate, burning more than 3,000 acres with 0% containment and destroying at least seven structures.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanded
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drawn-out

drawn out

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