drawing out 1 of 2

noun

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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Recent Examples of drawing out
Verb
Most of the comedy lies in drawing out the characters’ ridiculous attempts to fit into crime movie archetypes — but more than once, this only draws attention to the film’s own failure to meet the standards of its genre. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 26 June 2026 On Harmony, their sophomore album, the duo gleefully throws dubstep, nu-metal, and trap in a blender with the lid off, letting their influences splatter the walls and drawing out their initials. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 Levinson has fun drawing out the suspense at the border and with the DEA raid. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 June 2026 Gentle heat applied directly to a breakout also helps to increase blood flow and soften the skin, decreasing redness and drawing out any infections more quickly. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026 The trial for the last remaining lawsuit accusing former Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo of using city resources to punish political opponents has been pushed to 2027, drawing out the city’s ongoing legal battle with two Little Havana businessmen for nearly a decade. — Tess Riski may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026 The project is particularly acrimonious, drawing out geographical battles between north and south and thorny fights between officials who want to build the tunnel and environmentalists and Delta residents seeking to protect the local ecosystem and their way of life. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026 Iran views this war as existential, assessing that painfully drawing out the conflict can prevent another return to fighting. — Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026 L’Iris is a gorgeous iteration, drawing out the tender green freshness of iris alongside feminine neroli and jasmine petals. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing out
  1. extension
  2. lengthening
  3. stretching
  4. extending
  5. increasing
Noun
  • Pavel Mintyukov signs contract extension with Ducks Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has agreed to five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Ducks, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the Associated Press.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The 49ers have been looking for a trade partner for Aiyuk, who signed a four-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers in August 2024.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of extension
Verb
  • These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • The high-rise pair is fitted through the thighs before widening at the bottom, creating a flattering, leg-lengthening silhouette.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 7 July 2026
Definition of lengthening
Noun
  • Activities such as walking, swimming, cycling, stretching, and yoga are all beneficial.
    — Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • The coating also adds a layer of protection to fibers to help prevent fading, stretching, and pilling.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of stretching
Verb
  • States like Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota are prime viewing locations for a G1 storm, with a G2 potentially extending visibility to states further south, including Oregon and New York.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Despite its streamlined simplicity and modest spec, the Lightcamp is ultimately a more comprehensive conversion than the typical camper kit, extending into permanent base van modification.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
Definition of extending
Verb
  • Getty Images Major air-conditioning makers such as Japan’s Daikin are also trimming costs by increasing the use of aluminum.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Thanks to the design, all three elements are evenly separated upon exiting the barrel, improving firing accuracy and substantially increasing the probability of hitting small targets, reported TASS.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of increasing

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