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drawn out

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verb

past participle of draw out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn-out
Adjective
  • At the same time, prolonged drought and rising temperatures have sapped river flows and decreased the amount of water percolating underground and recharging aquifers.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
  • Since April 11, 2025, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has undergone a prolonged and concerning decrease, culminating in a sharp 5.71% drop on May 21, finishing at $302.98.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • This policy appears to have extended to interactions with the press as well.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
  • There, organizers counted 6,000 peaceful protesters who filled the State Street Bridge over the Fox River and extended for several blocks in either direction.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The news arrives as Tesla’s long-term prospects may increasingly depend on the success of its robotaxi strategy.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
  • With influential and incendiary full-back Alphonso Davies unavailable through long-term injury, Bayern will be even more reliant on Olise at this tournament.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Verb
  • The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Listed in Hong Kong, Prada has expanded rapidly under Miuccia and Bertelli, owning other brands including the fast-growing Miu Miu and Church’s shoes.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn-out. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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