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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
Emma Graham,hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The museum tour drew a rapt audience including Jeremy Strong — who frequently wears the brand on the red carpet — and wife Emma Wall, who admired the Vermeer paintings at the bottom of the Frick’s Grand Staircase.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2025
Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The Tennessee Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Filia said tech pros are drawn to the Middle East by a mix of top-tier compensation, a tax-friendly environment, and the opportunity to work on large-scale, innovative projects.
—Emma Graham,hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
The museum tour drew a rapt audience including Jeremy Strong — who frequently wears the brand on the red carpet — and wife Emma Wall, who admired the Vermeer paintings at the bottom of the Frick’s Grand Staircase.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Kentucky Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The Tennessee Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw
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Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Wolters Kluwer's global headquarters in Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, The Netherlands, are pictured above.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Pearsall appeared to have reaggravated his knee injury that was plaguing him all week, and he was pulled from the game.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Russia launched its first major wave of missile and drone strikes on Ukraine in nearly a month, pounding sites across the country on Sunday and leaving Kyiv hardest hit as rescue workers scrambled to pull people from the rubble.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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These are not only crafts -- they are described here as arts.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Construction in the section of Jackson Park, often described as Chicago’s equivalent of Central Park, has been slow.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tonight, then, served as another winning addition to his growing political roster.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
28 Sep. 2025
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Colligan cautioned that while an awards win could change a film’s fortune at the box office, distributors needed to make calculated choices, given the industry that has sprung up around awards campaigns and the subsequent costs.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Sep. 2025
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In 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which attempted to eliminate or remove all tribes to west of the Mississippi River.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Branum also alleged that the man was not removed from the flight because of his status as a frequent flyer.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vacuum's flexible neck made cleaning under chairs, the couch, and around tight corners simple.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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When traveling, make sure to clean your clothes, boat, animals and gear off afterward to prevent the spread of invasive species to other areas.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Mullen said his first exposure to financial advising was through his mother, Ruth, who forged a career in the field, long dominated by men.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bettany played English poet and writer Geoffrey Chaucer in the medieval action-comedy, which starred Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, who forges a new identity for himself as a knight when his master dies.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Along with an embroidered jacket and wide-leg pants, the actress wore a collared shirt and patterned tie.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dangling tie elements and a skirt slit lent a casual, avant-garde vibe to the look.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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