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dragged out

ADJECTIVE

drawn-out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lengthy protracted

WEAK

dragging extended prolonged

ADJECTIVE

elongated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stretched

STRONG

expanded extended increased prolonged protracted

WEAK

drawn out made longer outstretched strung-out

Antonyms

STRONG

shortened

ADJECTIVE

interminable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boundless continuous endless eternal incessant limitless long-winded never-ending perpetual protracted

WEAK

boring ceaseless constant day-and-night dull everlasting immeasurable interminate long long-drawn-out looped no end of no end to on a treadmill permanent spun out strung-out timeless unbound unceasing uninterrupted unlimited wearisome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brief ceasing ending ephemeral halting intermittent interrupted limited stopping temporary terminable transient

WEAK

bounded finite

Example Sentences

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Shortages of component parts and metals have dragged out construction and permitting timelines, Tucker said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

The Iraq war vet was dragged out of his car in Ventura County by federal agents last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

Randal Johnson, 73, the nonprofit’s head, later dragged out debris in frigid temperatures with the help of two brothers in their early 20s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Significant changes purposely carried out at speed in a bid to ensure the process was not dragged out and the inevitable unease could start to settle much quicker.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

One is being practically dragged out by a second, and the third wanders in loopy circles, as if deranged.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

dragged out

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