as in sketch
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
with an economy of lines, he created a vivid drawing of the tree
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as in picturing
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface
see if you can draw the bowl of fruit
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2
as in pulling
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us
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3
as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in winning
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removing
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in cleaning
to take the internal organs out of
hated the thought of having to pluck and draw a goose before cooking it
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as in forging
to shape with a hammer
drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it
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Recent Examples of drawing
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
For a $20 donation, green drawing ticket buyers have the option for a three-night stay at a mountain lakefront home on Metcalf Bay for up to seven guests valued at $2,800.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Both are charming, sociable and irresistible, drawing others in while on daily walks or at any gathering.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
For a $20 donation, green drawing ticket buyers have the option for a three-night stay at a mountain lakefront home on Metcalf Bay for up to seven guests valued at $2,800.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
How much is the Mega Millions drawing jackpot on Friday, 10/31/25?
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Both are charming, sociable and irresistible, drawing others in while on daily walks or at any gathering.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing
Noun
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Jones, who was a regular on the NBC sketch series from 2014 to 2019, was one of the dozens of former cast members who descended on Studio 8H for the epic evening.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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The final stress test came with a proof-of-concept screening in the summer of 2023 in Burbank, featuring black-and-white storyboards and sketches.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of picturing a style in her head or printing a 2D version for clients, Koop and other Alta users can look through lifelike representations of wardrobe pieces.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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For someone like me, who has trouble picturing things that are not immediately in front of her, watching people run up the hill was illuminating.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both candidates had coattails, pulling along fellow Democrats as Republican turnout sagged.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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After decades of wars in the Middle East, many American politicians, civil society organizations, and citizens advocate for pulling back, arguing that the United States can no longer serve as the world’s policeman.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mamdani has also been criticized for describing himself as a Democratic Socialist and pushing for government run grocery stores and free buses.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Court records obtained by KOCO include several emotional victim impact statements describing lasting fear and trauma.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Double-winning trio Alejandro Grimaldo, Edmond Tapsoba and Patrik Schick are all still at the club, providing at least some continuity in support.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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American Express Dining and drinks All the food and drinks are curated by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, a collection of James Beard® Award-winning Resy chefs, including Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi and Mike Solomonov, as well as bar director Harrison Ginsberg.—
Lori Zaino,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The robot vacuum has 8,000Pa suction and a multidirectional floating roller brush with rubber and bristles, which does an excellent job of removing dust and debris from carpets.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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But whereas many abundance advocates typically talk about removing government impediments to growth, such as zoning restrictions, Rodrik focusses on government interventions.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cleaning tips will be similar.—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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Consider cleaning under your sink every three to four months.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Twenty years ago, Champ Kelly was working as a software/quality engineer at IBM, forging the next chapter of his life after four seasons playing indoor professional football.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Still, the company is keeping its pipeline of new products intact, forging ahead with a focus on clog innovation and diversifying into new silhouettes and categories.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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