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drawing out

NOUN
extension
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delay development expansion increase postponement
STRONG
addendum addition adjunct amplification annex appendage appendix arm augmentation branch broadening compass dilatation distension elongation extent lengthening orbit production prolongation protraction purview radius reach scope span spread stretch stretching supplement sweep widening wing
WEAK
continuing spreading out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease
STRONG
base body lessening shortening subtraction
WEAK
abbreviation abridgment compression contraction curtailment reduction
NOUN
prolongation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continuation
STRONG
addendum addition adjunct amplification annex augmentation broadening compass delay development dilatation distension elongation expansion extent increase lengthening postponement protraction radius reach scope span spread stretch stretching supplement sweep widening
WEAK
spreading out
Antonyms
STRONG
decrease lessening shortening shrinkage stagnation subtraction
NOUN
protraction
Synonyms
STRONG
addendum addition adjunct amplification annex appendix augmentation broadening continuation delay development dilatation distension elongation expansion extension increase lengthening postponement prolongation reach scope span spread stretch stretching supplement widening
WEAK
spreading out
Antonyms
STRONG
base body decrease lessening loss shortening shrinkage stagnation subtraction

Example Sentences

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“Hamnet” is not a movie that seeks to bore into the viewers’ hearts, drawing out empathy from the depths of their souls; it’s a film that wants the audience to do all of the work.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

RedBird Capital Partners has abandoned its $660 million deal for Britain’s Daily Telegraph, further drawing out a yearslong saga for control of the 170-year-old newspaper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

The first several fronts, between the regular petitions for temporary restraining orders, press conferences, protests outside of government buildings or drawing out votes on nominees, have been daily efforts.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025

“I’m Co-o-o-ri,” responded Cori Close, drawing out the simple introduction to 10 syllables.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025

Dad says, "Yeees," drawing out the word while his gears are turning, "you've got some good points there— but we have to start somewhere, and for me, that means finding a theory."

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements