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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

While Israel drags out diplomatic negotiations with Syria, bouts of fighting have erupted between the two countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

The Crown theoretically has 18 months to move the case along to the next stage, so it is entirely possible this drags out beyond next May's Holyrood election.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025

She drags out a bright yellow bike and shakes her head at the price tag.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina