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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
What Hulu did years ago with its Castle Rock series, remixing different threads across King’s universe with a playful wink, Welcome to Derry approaches with a dutiful studiousness that drains it of fun.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
This includes bilge drains, cooler compartments, baitwells and livewells.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
After the water drains through, fill the hole again.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The company says the modification ensures rainwater drains more effectively and the tent better sheds snow so as not to get overloaded.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Watch for when the sun hits different sections of your garden, how water drains after a heavy rain, and what critters (large and small) like to stop by for a visit.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Sulfur tends to form long chains during charging and discharging, which blocks the flow of ions and quickly drains the battery’s power.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Bring it all to life this month by saying yes only to the people, opportunities, and experiences that excite you, and no to anyone or anything that drains your bright light.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 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
Make sure to soak the plant thoroughly so the water drains from the bottom of the pot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
What Hulu did years ago with its Castle Rock series, remixing different threads across King’s universe with a playful wink, Welcome to Derry approaches with a dutiful studiousness that drains it of fun.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
This includes bilge drains, cooler compartments, baitwells and livewells.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
After the water drains through, fill the hole again.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
The company says the modification ensures rainwater drains more effectively and the tent better sheds snow so as not to get overloaded.
—New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
Watch for when the sun hits different sections of your garden, how water drains after a heavy rain, and what critters (large and small) like to stop by for a visit.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Sulfur tends to form long chains during charging and discharging, which blocks the flow of ions and quickly drains the battery’s power.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Bring it all to life this month by saying yes only to the people, opportunities, and experiences that excite you, and no to anyone or anything that drains your bright light.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drains
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For the celebratory affair at a Panaderia Don Julio pop-up in London, the model and musician mixed new Saint Laurent pumps with a dress from one of the fashion house’s early 2000s collections.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The group exhausts and irritates opposing pitchers.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nothing, not even the slog of a miles long backcountry ski, exhausts me like chugging upward on two wheels.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
15 Oct. 2025
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Two actors play the little bear from Peru — Arti Shah wears the costume and provides the physical performance while James Hameed provides the voice from offstage and controls Paddington’s facial expressions remotely.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Heavy is the head that wears the crown.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vacuum detects dirt, auto-refills its tank, empties dust, and reacts to and avoids obstacles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 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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Light distorts, sound bends; the signal consumes the chamber, turning technology into liturgy.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fermenting is a process where yeast consumes the natural sugars in apple juice and turns them into alcohol and carbon dioxide.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In Ringu, Sadako psychically kills a journalist who mocks her mother’s psychic abilities.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, The Ring (2002) is the film’s jumping-off point, with a plot revolving around a cursed videotape that kills all who watch it.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond pipe replacements, some residents on the east side have been waiting for the city to add sidewalks and underground gutters as many communities still have a ditch gutter system to manage the water, which can be problematic for nearby homes due to flooding risk.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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While some paid to have headstones moved, many stayed in San Francisco and were later used in building projects including gutters and a breakwater.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Top news OpenAI taps AWS Amazon shares closed at a record high Monday after OpenAI agreed to buy $38 billion worth of AWS capacity in a fresh sign that the ChatGPT developer is no longer dependent on Microsoft.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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This week, Rosalía taps Björk and Yves Tumor for a dramatic taste of her excellent upcoming album Lux, Florence + the Machine unleash their raging sixth studio LP, and Tyler, the Creator offers an epic journey through his past for the Chromakopia deluxe version.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Drains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drains. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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