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
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Keep a shallow pan or old towel handy in case any water drains during the process.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
In cool mode, the fan often stays on while the compressor shuts off, which continuously drains power just to push room-temperature air.
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Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
The sensation, and the tranquility that comes with it, will stay with you long after the water drains away.
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Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Set a clearer end time today so work supports wellbeing rather than drains it.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Overthinking at work drains emotional energy because your brain never fully relaxes.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
The Mighty Mississippi ⛴️ Flowing about 2,350 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf in Louisiana, the Mississippi River borders 10 states and drains an area stretching from western New York to most of Wyoming.
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Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Field observations noted that a manhole at the location was spilling into an area roughly 100 feet by 10 feet, with runoff entering a stream that drains into the tributary.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
If a demanding day drains you, take a short break before making a purchase.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Keep a shallow pan or old towel handy in case any water drains during the process.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
In cool mode, the fan often stays on while the compressor shuts off, which continuously drains power just to push room-temperature air.
—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
The sensation, and the tranquility that comes with it, will stay with you long after the water drains away.
—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Set a clearer end time today so work supports wellbeing rather than drains it.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Overthinking at work drains emotional energy because your brain never fully relaxes.
—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
The Mighty Mississippi ⛴️ Flowing about 2,350 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf in Louisiana, the Mississippi River borders 10 states and drains an area stretching from western New York to most of Wyoming.
—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Field observations noted that a manhole at the location was spilling into an area roughly 100 feet by 10 feet, with runoff entering a stream that drains into the tributary.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Noun
Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drains
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For Day 5 at Ascot Racecourse, the royal wore the same Eliot Zed pumps from the day before.
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The Griz constantly pumps the rod to get his bait darting forward and then dropping back.
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
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Ellinger isn’t the only one who wears Costco on his sleeve.
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Bonner, a third-year veteran who has worked his way up the roster as a former undrafted player, has a reputation as one of Miami’s five fastest players, consistently clocking one of the team’s top three speeds in practice based on the team’s tracker every player wears.
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Others had fascia boards removed and gutters ripped.
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Clean your gutters regularly, too, because these can become sources of standing water.
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About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring.
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Plus, its dock automatically empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mop pads, and can go up to 65 days between dustbin changes.
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Simone empties out the frivolities and installs her unique despair.
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Every company generates or consumes capital.
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All in all, the researchers estimated their new device consumes at most one-tenth the power of current state-of-the-art electronic neuromorphic hardware.
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Prosecutors argued that Song planned an ambush with the intent to kills officers, while the defense argued that Song fired into the ground after seeing Gross point his gun at a protester and that the shot that hit the officer might have been a ricochet.
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Fragile Lebanon ceasefire faces new strain as Israeli gunfire kills two, threatening a broader truce.
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“Drains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drains. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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