draw in
verb
drew in; drawn in; drawing in; draws in
1
a
: to draw to an end
the day drew in
b
: to shorten seasonally
the evenings are already drawing in
2
: to become more cautious or economical
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The current Powerball jackpot will rank as the sixth-highest lottery drawing in Powerball history.
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 16 Dec. 2025
During ground operations, including taxiing, takeoff, climbing, and subsonic cruising, the engine acts like a highly efficient turbofan, with the blisks drawing in the air and accelerating it to shoot out the back.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
Cool-mist humidifiers are evaporative, drawing in air that passes over a wet wick or filter, or ultrasonic, using vibrations to put cool, moist air back into the room.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The annual telecast drew in its largest audience ever with more than 36 million viewers across all platforms, including Peacock and Telemundo.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 16 Dec. 2025
During ground operations, including taxiing, takeoff, climbing, and subsonic cruising, the engine acts like a highly efficient turbofan, with the blisks drawing in the air and accelerating it to shoot out the back.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
Cool-mist humidifiers are evaporative, drawing in air that passes over a wet wick or filter, or ultrasonic, using vibrations to put cool, moist air back into the room.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
The annual telecast drew in its largest audience ever with more than 36 million viewers across all platforms, including Peacock and Telemundo.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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