dragging (out)

verb

Definition of dragging (out)next
present participle of drag (out)
as in lengthening
to make longer pointless questions that merely dragged out the meeting another hour

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dragging (out)
  1. lengthening
  2. increasing
  3. extending
Verb
  • The six-month pause due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA work stoppages created a pipeline logjam at most streamers, including Netflix, for the second half of 2024 and 2025, further lengthening the gaps between seasons.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
  • While standard mascaras do the trick in lengthening, volumizing, darkening, and separating your lashes, waterproof mascaras are better suited for long-wear and durability.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of lengthening
Verb
  • Other storage facilities might park their cars nose-to-tail, causing delays in extracting them and increasing the risk of damage as they’re moved to let others out.
    Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
  • An increasing number of large and mid-size firms are reporting on their sustainability initiatives.
    Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of increasing
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  • The Knicks picked up their 14th win in the last 18 games with a dominant wire-to-wire 139-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, extending their winning streak to four games.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In 2023 alone, 14 non-profit, four-year institutions closed, including some with illustrious histories extending deep into the 19th century.
    Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of extending
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dragging one's feet

dragging (out)

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“Dragging (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dragging%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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