DRAG OUT Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

drag (out)

verb

Definition of drag (out)

as in to lengthen

to make longer pointless questions that merely dragged out the meeting another hour

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Verb

These Spanx Micro Flare Pants have a subtle bootcut design for an ultra-flattering, leg-lengthening look.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Telescopes show Venus's crescent lengthening and thinning throughout the month, but observers at mid-northern latitudes will find Venus's image to be blurred by turbulence low in the sky.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lengthen

Verb

There are also increasing concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate, amid reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe have made a secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Friday starts dry in the Twin Cities with clouds and temperatures increasing through the afternoon.

— Joseph Dames, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of increase

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The move may mark more than another bout of bond-market volatility, with consequences stretching across economies and financial markets.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Its low-profile frame looks clean and modern, while deep seats give you plenty of room to read, watch, or stretch out.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of stretch

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Linney’s Guardian tries to draw out some resentment from her new candidate, but John expresses (or feigns) sympathy for Hal, who was betrayed by his father figure Sinestro, an experience John likens to his own complicated upbringing.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
If this doesn’t seem like a gracious revelation, there’s a point to the deep horror that Manchevski draws out here.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of draw out

Verb

In addition to knowing what fruits and veggies to keep away from one another, keeping your produce stored at cooler temperatures is helpful for prolonging your food as well.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Golden State dominated the Sun from the jump and won 89-64 in Uncasville, picking up its second straight win to prolong a strong start to a four-game road trip before the WNBA’s FIBA World Cup break.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of prolong

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