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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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
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The latter was bright in his cameo near the end, beating defenders and drawing fouls.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The rock musical, a campy blend of comedy and horror, became a cult classic – still drawing fans to interactive midnight screenings.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Hometown Highlight stops can also allow visitors to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift certifcate to the Ice Age Trail Alliance online store.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The latter was bright in his cameo near the end, beating defenders and drawing fouls.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Decorators, manufacturers, magazines, department stores, artists and foreign governments flocked to Paris to show off their latest creations, drawing more than 16 million visitors.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
The rock musical, a campy blend of comedy and horror, became a cult classic – still drawing fans to interactive midnight screenings.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing
Noun
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Both are based on cute-but-slight comedy sketches.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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In addition to pictures of the tour, the book also includes photos of designer sketches, costumes, instruments, and set pieces, and there are even reflections of the tour written by Taylor Swift.—
Jessica Comstock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crossing the finish line in 10th and 11th is not how either Tim Van de Velde or Carlos San Martín would have been picturing the men’s 3,000m steeplechase qualifier on Saturday.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, picturing yourself someday needing help with eating, dressing, or walking is very different from already relying on that help every day.—
Maya Cakmak,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2025
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Shepp announced that Veal earned the rare Girl Scout Saving Award, an accolade reserved for monumental acts of bravery; Veal, along with her mother, helped save the life of a Sand City Beach fisherman who lost his footing and collapsed, pulling him ashore.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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The profile image on the chat features a behind-the-scenes snapshot of Bailey with his on-screen brothers Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton) and Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) pulling silly faces.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Showrunner, Luke Matheny was on a similar wavelength when describing his thoughts about taking on the project.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Although her music is bright and confident, what McRae is describing is an inner world shaped by darkness.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Latin Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Feid, born Salomón Villada Hoyos, is taking his vocal talents to the world of fragrance.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Grammy-winning rocker and '80s icon has since changed his tune, using his public performances as a musical soapbox to rebuke the president's conduct and policies.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This stopper keeps non-sparkling wine fresh for up to 10 days after opening by removing air from the bottle using vacuum-sealer technology.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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By removing conservative areas and replacing them with more Democrat-leaning areas.—
Laura Koval,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wipe it up after cleaning or don’t use on grout lines.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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An employee made the rounds, cleaning ahead of Tuesday’s opening as the occasional delivery person dropped off provisions from a side entrance.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The plot allegedly found Findley, 54, posing as multiple people and forging numerous documents.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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On the front lines of what Glassdoor chief economist Daniel Zhao describes as an ongoing burnout crisis, millennial managers are forging new models of empathy and flexibility, but often at significant personal cost.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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