DRAWING OUT Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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as in extension

the act of making longer the tedious drawing out of wool into thread that was required before weaving

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drawing out

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verb

present participle of draw out

as in lengthening

to make longer the actor refused to draw out the interview any further

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His main legislative proposal is an extension of his 2017 tax cuts, with many of its provisions expiring in 2025.

Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Proposition 135: Legislative oversight of emergency declarations This ballot measure limits the length of some states of emergency that are declared by the governor, and puts it on the Legislature to approve an extension.

Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024

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