dragged on

VERB

extend time of action

Synonyms

WEAK

continue draw out endure extend go on slowly keep going lengthen persist prolong protract spin out stretch out

Antonyms

WEAK

complete

Example Sentences

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But as drought and wildfires dragged on in California in recent years, she started to question whether keeping the thirsty lawn made sense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Caruso remained in the lead — though it continued to shrink — as the week dragged on, but by Saturday, Bass had pulled ahead with 50.78% of the counted vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

And in talks with both Trump and Putin, Xi faced leaders mired in costly wars that have dragged on for longer than they anticipated.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz dragged on, wholesale energy prices rose 7.8% in April from the month before, per the PPI report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

There was a distinctive noise as the broken side dragged on the cobbles.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook