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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
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Otherwise, his entreaties are just words that mean nothing and risk drawing the United States deeper into a moral conflagration that doesn't serve its interests.
—Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Jay Cannon, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2025
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Verb
That makes sense given Jaguar stopped manufacturing cars but the news was enough to draw the wrath of Trump and some conservatives.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Otherwise, his entreaties are just words that mean nothing and risk drawing the United States deeper into a moral conflagration that doesn't serve its interests.
—Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Nebraska Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw
Verb
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Rue pictured with Jack and Bear outside, and laying on her back playfully.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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That path was harder to picture entering this training camp given the depth of the Rams’ roster, but a couple of guys are pushing for a roster spot at the end of the preseason.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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Although the association could not immediately provide data proving a direct link between the political shifts and capital flight to South Florida, several analysts described it as a long‑standing, common‑sense trend.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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Speaking from Spain via an interpreter, the 27-year-old López, born deaf, describes discovering an unexpected destiny.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Hang won bronze on vault at the Pan American Games and looks to capitalize on her strong block and execution.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Having won all six of his races across three Grand Slam Track meets between April and June, Bednarek was crowned Racer of the Year in the inaugural season of the league launched by sprinting great Michael Johnson.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kennedy has removed the 17 experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, replacing them with an anti-vaccine cadre of seven mostly unqualified individuals.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In an attempt to simplify its offerings, OpenAI had initially removed all previous AI models from ChatGPT when GPT-5 launched on August 7, forcing users to adopt the new model without warning.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Look for laptop stands made of alloys that are easy to clean and resist corrosion and pitting.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Overloading the machine means the washer can't clean your clothes properly, and the dryer won't be able to generate air flow to dry clothes evenly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Holt also embraced telemedicine and other technological tools to improve patient experience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, forging a path for bettering patient care in the digital age.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Alexia has done it the right way, by putting in her time, forging bonds with all the women, and bringing more storylines than a decade’s worth of telenovelas.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Braves are in the midst of their worst season in almost a decade, but generations of Atlanta stars — some with Mets ties!—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Spanish government recently renounced U.S. aircraft purchases and resisted intense pressure to commit to NATO’s new 5% defense spending target, while seeking closer economic ties with China.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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