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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
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
This immersion will underscore what drew Saint Laurent and his circle—including Talitha Getty—to the city in the first place.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
But the sulfur-free, therapeutic hot springs are the big draw and can be accessed by purchasing a $175 day pass for two.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
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Verb
That affects producers, which in turn affect the stock market and 401 (k) plans, which can draw the attention of political decision-makers.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
This immersion will underscore what drew Saint Laurent and his circle—including Talitha Getty—to the city in the first place.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
But the real draw is the 7,000 acres of private bowls, peaks, and forests that Island Lake Lodge has exclusive domain over.
—Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
But the sulfur-free, therapeutic hot springs are the big draw and can be accessed by purchasing a $175 day pass for two.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw
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Jets fans pictured Darnold wearing the green and white, beating the Patriots on his way to the Super Bowl.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brett Ratner, director of Amazon MGM Studios documentary Melania, has denied having a relationship with Epstein after being pictured in the files with the financier.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Bulldogs pulled within 69-66 with just over nine minutes remaining, but the Aggies answered with back-to-back three-pointers from Ali Dibba and Jacari Lane to regain control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Video shows the girl carefully pulling a coaster from the tower before the entire structure cascades downward in seconds, prompting audible reactions from spectators.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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On these blocks, darkened by the presence of heavily armed federal agents, Minnesotans describe routine movements as calculated risks, unsure which block might erupt into confrontation.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Israel seized control of the Rafah crossing in May 2024, describing the move as part of its campaign against Hamas smuggling routes.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Given that Trump won North Carolina, the endorsement instantly made Whatley the front-runner for the GOP nomination.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Emerging from the Working group, Penny beat out 2,499 other canines spread across seven different groups containing 204 total breeds to win the coveted prize.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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But videos of the incident do not show Pretti brandishing a gun, and one video appears to show an officer removing a gun from Pretti's waistband just moments before another agent fired the first shot.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Once clear, the groups installed malware by removing the hard drive and installing the software directly, replacing the hard drive with one preloaded with Ploutus, or connecting an external device, such as a thumb drive, to deploy the malware.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pearson said the district should rely on MSCS employees to clean schools instead of having to adopt annual contracts with outside vendors.—
Bri Hatch,
Chalkbeat,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dirt, pet hair, and dust blend right in, while the durable synthetic fibers resist stains and are easy to clean.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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There is a kind of brotherhood forged between people who work in the shadow world.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Razieh and Mahtab had forged a bond in prison over their love of literature.—
Azar Nafisi,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ankara has long regarded the SDF as a terror group because of its ties to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, a Kurdish separatist group that waged a longrunning insurgency in Turkey.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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