as in prolonged
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as in extended
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn-out
Adjective
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Industry groups in the U.S. and Europe are lobbying for carve-outs or exemptions, warning that a prolonged tariff exchange could disrupt key supply chains, especially in heavy machinery and automotive sectors.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Even more, the experts added, a prolonged hike in bond yields could in theory threaten the financial system if costly debt strains the balance sheets of large banks and other key firms.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At one point, Brooklyn’s residential footprint extended west of Illinois Route 3 to the river.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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Auburn extended the lead to 26 halfway through the second half, but that was when Gates made a change in his lineup, subbing in an entire five of nonstarters that included Marques Warrick.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For generations, homeownership was marketed as the cornerstone of the American Dream—a stable path to long-term wealth.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Research shows that people who regularly use self-monitoring tools, like an app or a paper journal, are more successful with long-term weight management.3 2.—
Lindsey DeSoto, RD, LD,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn-out. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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