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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in to clean
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 tie
a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other
the game ended in a draw
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as in attraction
something that attracts interest
city leaders hoped that the new waterfront development would be a big draw for tourists
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as in pull
the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force
took a draw on his cigarette and immediately started coughing
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Recent Examples of draw
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
And a draft diversity plan later drew opposition from local church members who didn’t want LGBTQ+ matters discussed in schools.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Jay Cannon, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Patrick Boyland Fulham: Josh King Tidy in possession, willing to take on defenders, brave enough to demand the ball under pressure and, well, quite short, King has drawn comparisons to other talented midfielders to come through Fulham’s academy.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
And a draft diversity plan later drew opposition from local church members who didn’t want LGBTQ+ matters discussed in schools.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Nebraska Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2025
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The actor shared that although they were pictured on set together, his son Nathan didn't really like to visit him.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That path was harder to picture entering this training camp given the depth of the Rams’ roster, but a couple of guys are pushing for a roster spot at the end of the preseason.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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This differs significantly from the focus of previous research, says Chunlei Guo, co-author of a study describing the breakthrough published in the journal Light: Science and Applications.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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The post described troops working behind the scenes in police offices, and conducting traffic management and manning perimeters around crime scenes when necessary.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Hang won bronze on vault at the Pan American Games and looks to capitalize on her strong block and execution.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Byrne won the Silver Bear for best leading performance at Berlin for the role, which was based on Bronstein’s real-life experiences as a mother.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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The architects removed unsympathetic additions, restored the massive Baltic pine ceiling beams, and brought back the grandeur of the enormous fireplaces, some nearly 10 feet wide.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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Kennedy has removed the 17 experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, replacing them with an anti-vaccine cadre of seven mostly unqualified individuals.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Look for laptop stands made of alloys that are easy to clean and resist corrosion and pitting.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Overloading the machine means the washer can't clean your clothes properly, and the dryer won't be able to generate air flow to dry clothes evenly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Alexia has done it the right way, by putting in her time, forging bonds with all the women, and bringing more storylines than a decade’s worth of telenovelas.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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Holt also embraced telemedicine and other technological tools to improve patient experience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, forging a path for bettering patient care in the digital age.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Braves are in the midst of their worst season in almost a decade, but generations of Atlanta stars — some with Mets ties!—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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New York Shorts features films by directors with ties to New York: Bingham Bryant’s Doomed and Famous, Eve Liu’s Nervous Energy, Mary Rose McClain’s February Omen, Nathan Silver’s Carol & Joy, and David Cardoza’s Turtle Sandwich.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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