dragged out

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drawn-out adj.
elongated adj.
interminable adj.

ADJECTIVE

drawn-out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lengthy protracted

WEAK

dragging extended prolonged

ADJECTIVE

elongated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stretched

STRONG

expanded extended increased prolonged protracted

WEAK

drawn out made longer outstretched strung-out

Antonyms

STRONG

shortened

ADJECTIVE

interminable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boundless continuous endless eternal incessant limitless long-winded never-ending perpetual protracted

WEAK

boring ceaseless constant day-and-night dull everlasting immeasurable interminate long long-drawn-out looped no end of no end to on a treadmill permanent spun out strung-out timeless unbound unceasing uninterrupted unlimited wearisome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brief ceasing ending ephemeral halting intermittent interrupted limited stopping temporary terminable transient

WEAK

bounded finite

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dragged out

Shortages of component parts and metals have dragged out construction and permitting timelines, Tucker said.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 17, 2026

The Iraq war vet was dragged out of his car in Ventura County by federal agents last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026

The suit has already dragged out for over two years as MediaTek has pushed for dismissal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025

Sen. Alex Padilla was dragged out of a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, after attempting to ask questions of the Department of Homeland Security head Kristi Noem.

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2025

He dragged out a table on wheels with a machine on it and rolled it behind the head of the bed.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

dragged out

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