DRAWING OUT Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Velvet is a natural for drawing out the opulence of plum, but look to linen and leather for more earthy applications. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 But instead of drawing out that pursuit in conjunction with the Moon brothers’ case, Sugar tracks down Henry in Season 2’s opening frames. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 Stories of outlaws have been crucial to drawing out the fullness and intricacy of that picture. — Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing out

Noun

This symbolic gesture is a desperate attempt to spark a turnaround for the slugger, whose power outage follows a recent $500 million extension.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Perepadya expressed fear that the automatic extension of Ukraine’s TPS designation will be the country’s last, forcing his family to return home.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of extension

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Stein attributed the drop to a lengthening backlog for accounts receivable as Nvidia has loosened payment terms for its many backstopping deals.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Levi’s 726 High-Rise Flare Jeans The flares on these Levi’s jeans start lower on the leg for a cleaner, lengthening line.

— Michelle Rostamian, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of lengthening

Noun

Cardio, strength training and stretching have long been the go-to approaches for optimizing health span and lifespan.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
As long hours spent in the same position can contribute to poor posture, stiffness and other physical issues, experts say regular movement and stretching can help prevent joint pain and muscle weakness.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of stretching

Verb

Qantas said demand for international travel remained strong, with both Qantas and its low-cost carrier Jetstar increasing capacity and unit revenue, although higher fuel costs weighed on international earnings.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
His foundation is aiming to spend $200 billion by 2045 with an increasing focus on AI.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

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