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
For example, her flagship American Straight Malt Whiskey features 60% specialty malts roasted to various levels, drawing out different sugars and flavors.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Goldstone: Susan, your work draws out the power of relationships, which feels so hard in our digital lives.
—Ashoka, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Comments Reality competitions are known for really drawing out big announcements, but The Voice took a different approach on Monday's first episode of the Lives.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Ping-pong balls numbered one through 14 are dropped into the hopper and there are a total of 1,001 possible combinations when four balls are drawn out of the 14, regardless of their order of selection.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2025
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Goldstone: Susan, your work draws out the power of relationships, which feels so hard in our digital lives.
—Ashoka, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Comments Reality competitions are known for really drawing out big announcements, but The Voice took a different approach on Monday's first episode of the Lives.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Ping-pong balls numbered one through 14 are dropped into the hopper and there are a total of 1,001 possible combinations when four balls are drawn out of the 14, regardless of their order of selection.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
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The wait seemed endless, especially given all the compensatory picks that lengthened the seventh round.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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And this oversized cut and loose silhouette suits Princess Kate particularly well; the high-waist fit visually lengthens her legs, while the angular cut of the blazer is confident and structured.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
14 May 2025
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Whether that caution slows adoption or increases security maturity remains to be seen, but the message is unambiguous: the era of unchecked AI optimism in federal cybersecurity is over.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The company said an indicator light on the vehicle fails to light up and warn drivers of a traction control system or dynamic stability control system issue, increasing the likelihood of them crashing.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The consequences extend far beyond teachers themselves; students suffer the most.—
Lakeisha Wells Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The Pacers finally broke open a close game by opening the second half on a 9-0 run, then extended their lead to 78-63 courtesy of three straight 3-pointers — two from Thomas Bryant and one from Andrew Nembhard.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Noise-reducing Earplugs Sometimes a European city break means sticking to a small budget and finding ways to stretch your budget to see as many cities or enjoy as many excursions as possible.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Replenish mulches to stretch the time between waterings. 39.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the report noted that the lack of federal reforms, such as delays in rescheduling cannabis and changes to banking policies, has prolonged uncertainty.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger sanctions against Russia, saying Moscow’s aim is to prolong the war by rejecting ceasefire proposals.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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