Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

dragged out

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Significant changes purposely carried out at speed in a bid to ensure the process was not dragged out and the inevitable unease could start to settle much quicker.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

The superintendent dragged out the asphalt-baking machines and slowly dried the course.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand