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dragging out

VERB

extend time of action

Synonyms

WEAK

continue draw out endure extend go on slowly keep going lengthen persist prolong protract spin out stretch out

Antonyms

WEAK

complete

VERB

extend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drag on draw out prolong

WEAK

continue endure extend keep going lengthen persist protract spin out stretch out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

shorten

WEAK

accelerate expedite quicken speed up

Example Sentences

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When asked about the possibility of the war dragging out for years, research director Eleanor Budds played down the risk.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Rebuilding will be complicated by the interlocking nature of the damage done by attacks aimed at dragging out the country’s road to recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

This voting system reflected the will of the people without dragging out campaign season or asking voters to head to the polls an extra time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Earlier this month, he called for the government to set a deadline of next March to give the redress payments, after he accused it of dragging out the process.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2024

Nettle was seized by the idea of dragging out some bedding.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan