as in lengthened
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of drew out
The news upended family plans, elicited national reaction and drew out some protesters, including Marine veterans.
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Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Fashion and sporting events drew out celebrities, many of whom stepped out in standout denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The president stared at me for a long moment and drew out his words for emphasis.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
The Scream 7 premiere drew out both the stars and the protesters on Wednesday night.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
DJ’d by Museum of Love and Nancy Whang, the soirée drew out Aimee Song, Stephanie Suganami, Ivy Getty, Tefi Pessoa, Lara Bjork and more.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
This movie drew out a lot more people that have not seen a movie in about six months or so.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Turkish-language interviews with the child drew out more allegations of perhaps more victims, said officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Amid the mourning, Sarah Latham reached back into her bank of memories of her friend and drew out a moment of joy.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Fashion and sporting events drew out celebrities, many of whom stepped out in standout denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The president stared at me for a long moment and drew out his words for emphasis.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
The Scream 7 premiere drew out both the stars and the protesters on Wednesday night.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
DJ’d by Museum of Love and Nancy Whang, the soirée drew out Aimee Song, Stephanie Suganami, Ivy Getty, Tefi Pessoa, Lara Bjork and more.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
This movie drew out a lot more people that have not seen a movie in about six months or so.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Turkish-language interviews with the child drew out more allegations of perhaps more victims, said officials.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Amid the mourning, Sarah Latham reached back into her bank of memories of her friend and drew out a moment of joy.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew out
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Ukraine has lengthened its striking arm and is now wreaking havoc across European Russia, much of which is now vulnerable to drone attacks.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Over the past several decades, as global temperatures have risen, the growing season has lengthened in many parts of North America.—
Levi Keller,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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The disparities also extended to preventable deaths before age 75, including deaths tied to drug overdoses, car crashes and treatable illnesses.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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While it’s suggested early on that Phil has a temper on the ice, flashbacks show viewers that his anger and violence extended to his family as well.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The lead times for high-voltage transformers, essential for grid interconnection, have increased to as long as four years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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On Darlene Lane, the flow of contamination increased in late April and continues to seep into their neighbor’s yard.—
Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The fire extinguisher incident was the latest pitfall in a season that, even by Marseille’s own inherently chaotic standards, has stretched the bounds of credibility.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Overcrowded shelters, limited spay-and-neuter access and a shortage of foster homes have created a system stretched beyond capacity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2026
Verb
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According to health officials, the hantavirus outbreak identified on the cruise ship is the Andes strain of the virus, which can spread between people but requires prolonged close contact with someone who is ill.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Stock market indices fell, and oil prices rose on news of the UAE attacks, raising investors' fears that the war's impact on the global economy could be exacerbated or prolonged.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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“Drew out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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