dragging (out)

verb

Definition of dragging (out)next
present participle of drag (out)
as in lengthening
to make longer pointless questions that merely dragged out the meeting another hour

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dragging (out)
  1. lengthening
  2. increasing
  3. extending
Verb
  • Lifting, lengthening, feathering, and deep-dark dramatizing—Lancôme's Lash Idôle Waterproof Mascara hooks us every time.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While standard mascaras do the trick in lengthening, volumizing, darkening, and separating your lashes, waterproof mascaras are better suited for long-wear and durability.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of lengthening
Verb
  • Research from the Princeton Neuroscience Institute found that physical clutter competes for your attention, reducing focus and increasing stress.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Technology has long played a role in home design, from the introduction of electricity in the 1800s to the increasing role of artificial intelligence in automation today.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • The Knicks picked up their 14th win in the last 18 games with a dominant wire-to-wire 139-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, extending their winning streak to four games.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This also helps reduce fading of textiles and furniture, thereby extending its life.
    Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of extending
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dragging (out)

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“Dragging (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dragging%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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