drag
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
You don’t want to muck bait it and drag it out for the sake of dragging it out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Without it, the case was set to drag on through March.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The simulation includes drag from the ocean as well as repeated collisions among the floes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
By that I mean you have to try to stay fresh and positive, because invariably you are going to go on bad runs of defeats like Coventry are on, which can drag your mood down.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Eugene Hammond joined us behind the wagon to help the horses drag it back on the road.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
This points to the prospect of further, closely spaced hikes as the war in the Middle East drags on.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
“For as long as the conflict drags on, the risks to energy supplies and prices will persist,” Hussain said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Parents like John Sr. and Bernadette realize how heavily heroism drags on a person, and the exhaustion of being the first or the only to breathe rare air in exclusive company.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
Iran, however, has long faced sanctions and has so far shown a willingness to endure pain and a capacity to adapt to immense economic and military pressure as the conflict drags on.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
He drags a fingertip between the bricks of the front steps.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Even as his trial dragged on for two weeks, Walters says, he remained convinced that he would soon be set free.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
I had, apparently, dragged my brownies through the garden.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
Tokyo’s Nikkei was dragged by a more than 10% fall for prominent OpenAI-backer SoftBank Group 9984 -10.72%decrease; down pointing triangle .
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
She said students sometimes grew frustrated as the work dragged on and dust forced them to close the windows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
When it was as close as he could get it, he dragged the other two alders over.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
You don’t want to muck bait it and drag it out for the sake of dragging it out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
By the end, I was dragging pieces of focaccia through the last orange streaks left in the pan.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
"People are tired," with the conflict dragging through its fifth year.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
At one hearing, Conservative MP Kit Malthouse asked if companies were "dragging their feet" due to "a very strong commercial incentive".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Now that we are Jillian and J. J.—and have nothing in common—time is dragging.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing drag
Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Physics - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
