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
Each room is a chapter of a long, drawling story that will never quite end.
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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
But then there was T.I. and his country drawl, kicking game in a wifebeater to any woman in a bikini willing to listen.
—Caleb Catlin, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2023
Johnny Cash drawled from a stereo speaker as prospective owners and foster parents drifted in and out of the building.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2023
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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
But then there was T.I. and his country drawl, kicking game in a wifebeater to any woman in a bikini willing to listen.
—Caleb Catlin, Billboard, 14 Apr. 2023
Johnny Cash drawled from a stereo speaker as prospective owners and foster parents drifted in and out of the building.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawl
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In an interview with TIME in May, the Rare Beauty founder, 31, spoke about her relationship with the music producer, 36, noting that if the two hadn't met, her future plans included adopting a baby a few years down the road.Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tisdale spoke with her hair colorist, who encouraged her to get in touch with a dermatologist who could provide more clarity about what was going on.Brian Mastroianni, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Anthopoulos said Grant Holmes will get a chance to win a starting job after impressing as both a reliever and starter in his 2024 rookie season.David O'Brien, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Angry at his interference, Salma utters some cruel and hurtful words.Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Padmanabhan uttered a command in Malayalam, the regional language.Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
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Many others have expressed condemnation and voiced disgust with those showing support for the alleged assassin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Some lawmakers have called for shooting down the drones to analyze them, but others have voiced concern over falling debris endangering highly populated areas.Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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And shout out to @birdgangspirits spirits Philadelphia for throwing us some goodies to give away.Gil Macias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Upon his return to the stage, Stevie shouted out Berry Gordy — in honor of his 95th birthday and of course, their storied relationship — as well as Mayor Karen Bass for her efforts to combat the homelessness crisis plaguing Los Angeles.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The companion parents’ app, which is required for setting up the Yoto Mini, is packed with exclusive content, child-friendly podcasts, family-friendly radio stations, sleep sounds, and more.Kayla Kitts, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The climate is sending us a blaring siren sounds and flashing lights.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Because with her, an outfit always whispers elegance.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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Revelations are found within interactions between characters who end up in small configurations — pairs or trios — to whisper about what’s really going on.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Screen Rant states that Hadid's addition to the show makes sense, given her background as an equestrian.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
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The company announcement summary states the product may have been contaminated with plastic, metal, or chemical foreign contaminants.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Drawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawl. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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