1
as in pumps
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
we drained the water from the tank before cleaning it
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2
as in exhausts
to make complete use of
virtually drained the country's natural resources
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3
as in wears
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike drained us
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Recent Examples of drains
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
Put It Into Practice Be specific about your current situation, including what energizes and drains you.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Release what drains you, and make space for what energizes and inspires you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Though Good Boy gets by for a while on the strength of its performances and the sheer oddness of its plot, the flimsiness of its characters drains the film of energy long before its 110 minutes are up.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition to weakening Ukrainian democracy from within, corruption drains the Ukrainian armed forces of resources and presents Russia with ways to meddle in the country’s internal politics.
—Daria Kaleniuk, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
The Sprague River, which drains the lands around Mount Mazuma, a key source of phosphorus, needs to be replumbed back to its old meandering ways and chock full of water plants to hold the phosphorus back.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The watershed drains to the Wisconsin River.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Lavender prefers coarse, sandy soil that drains quickly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Reopening is dependent on how well the area drains.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
Put It Into Practice Be specific about your current situation, including what energizes and drains you.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Release what drains you, and make space for what energizes and inspires you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Though Good Boy gets by for a while on the strength of its performances and the sheer oddness of its plot, the flimsiness of its characters drains the film of energy long before its 110 minutes are up.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
In addition to weakening Ukrainian democracy from within, corruption drains the Ukrainian armed forces of resources and presents Russia with ways to meddle in the country’s internal politics.
—Daria Kaleniuk, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
The Sprague River, which drains the lands around Mount Mazuma, a key source of phosphorus, needs to be replumbed back to its old meandering ways and chock full of water plants to hold the phosphorus back.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The watershed drains to the Wisconsin River.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Lavender prefers coarse, sandy soil that drains quickly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drains
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Chrissy Teigen stepped into one of fall’s clearest color stories this week, pairing Tom Ford’s Satin Eva d’Orsay pumps with a monochrome look in New York on Tuesday.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Victor Sanchez pumps gas into his truck on August 28, 2025, in Mill Valley, California.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The whole ordeal exhausts the mother turtle.—
Taylor Hagood,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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The idea of festivals just exhausts me.—
Meg Zukin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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But sometimes her faith wears thin.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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This type of nonsense from [in-laws] is what wears on you over the years.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The researchers also modeled gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties more slowly, often due to diabetes or viral infections.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Each bottling of Gorovka, cut to 55% ABV, only partially empties the puncheon after which the barrel is topped up with fresh spirit.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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By studying how the human brain processes this information, the researchers hope to unlock the secrets of efficiency that consumes a significantly smaller amount of energy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, someone who uses it occasionally may not face the same risks as someone who consumes it daily.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, Arness finally out wits and kills him, but meanwhile there’s lots of good western style entertainment.—
Hal Landers,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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This makes the relationship somewhat of a ticking time bomb, as resentment from sacrificing — or being put in the position of always being sacrificed for — kills love and authentic connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bolster or reattach sagging gutters, tighten up screws, and seal any cracks or leaks with gutter sealant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Remove standing water from your flowerpots, gutters, pool covers, pet dishes, or birdbaths.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Williams, 45, taps into real-life events for a star turn in Dying for Sex.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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But Martin clearly loves playing a style that naturally taps into the type of game he’s always featured.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Drains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drains. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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