drags out

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

VERB

extend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drag on draw out prolong

WEAK

continue endure extend keep going lengthen persist protract spin out stretch out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

shorten

WEAK

accelerate expedite quicken speed up

Example Sentences

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If the war drags out more than six months, "all the economies of the world will be damaged", said the head of French oil giant TotalEnergies.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

The longer the process drags out, the more costly it is for immigrants.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Controllers are stressed out and rebelling during the shutdown because if it drags out they might not get paid, he said, adding that he is grateful for controllers who continue to serve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

"The longer it drags out here, the more painful it becomes for all of us."

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2022

She drags out each syllable like she’s being completely sarcastic.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman