as in to speak
to speak slowly with vowel sounds that are longer than usual
He drawled his name in a Southern accent.
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Recent Examples of drawl
Winding guitar and saloon-tinged piano further fuel the song’s barroom vibe, while Langley and Green’s country drawls, confidence and humor make for an ace pairing.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 June 2024
The unofficial grand dame of Americana returns after a 2020 stroke that took the guitar from her hands but left her vocals as sassy, vulnerable and distinctively drawled as ever.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
Each room is a chapter of a long, drawling story that will never quite end.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2023
On The Diary, Scaface's flow has slowed considerably, with his Southern drawl creeping into his delivery.
—Lance Scott Walker, Chron, 2 May 2023
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 June 2024
The unofficial grand dame of Americana returns after a 2020 stroke that took the guitar from her hands but left her vocals as sassy, vulnerable and distinctively drawled as ever.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2024
Each room is a chapter of a long, drawling story that will never quite end.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2023
On The Diary, Scaface's flow has slowed considerably, with his Southern drawl creeping into his delivery.
—Lance Scott Walker, Chron, 2 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawl
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Galle did not speak at his sentencing, instead choosing to have defense attorney Liz Parker read his statement for him.Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ons Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, has spoken poignantly of her desire to have a baby — but only once she’s landed that elusive first major title.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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On a monthly basis, PPI dipped by 0.1% compared to a 0.1% increase in November, as infrastructure and real estate projects were temporarily suspended during the off-season, the National Bureau of Statistics said, hurting demand for steel.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Long before the words quiet luxury were ever uttered, The Row established itself as the archetype of anonymous chic.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The clown, a kind of psychopathic silent movie character who never utters a peep, bludgeons his victims in vicious murder sequences that operate as gory punchlines each time out.Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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During his campaign, Kehoe voiced support for eliminating the state’s income tax.Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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To his surprise, folks voiced their encouragement rather than complaints.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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A number of Montreal Canadiens coaches and players shouted in recognition of the highlight play.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Positioned around the edge are a hundred bodies, Orcs and Trolls and bipedal oxen shouting, demanding, the death of the dishonorable.Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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For a team that already has offense concerns, a quarter like this loudly sounds the alarm about what the Rebels are doing on that end of the court.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The idea may sound confusing, because war always includes killings and destruction.Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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But this sense of whispering its existence is very much in sync with the feeling guests will get inside.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Still, something hit differently when Barlow leaned into Bateman’s ear and whispered those now-iconic words.Lindy Segal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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Most Costco locations have gas pumps and offer very competitive pricing with some reports stating up to 20 cents cheaper per gallon.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
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However, the property was unoccupied, the outlet stated.Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Drawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawl. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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