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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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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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Recent Examples of draw
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
But with at least 121 dead, and early reports putting the toll at 132, the operation drew sharp criticism from local and international human rights groups.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Tennessee Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Salt used a portion of her speech to draw further attention to the lawsuit.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
But with at least 121 dead, and early reports putting the toll at 132, the operation drew sharp criticism from local and international human rights groups.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
The winner has 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Tennessee Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw
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Not to be left out is a perpétuelle montre à tact in 20-karat gold with ties to King George IV of Great Britain.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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In a back-and-forth game that included 15 lead changes and 12 ties, the Heat won the game on a game-winning inbounds play in overtime.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since Ho’s first visit decades ago, all the danwei have moved out of the Palace Museum, one of the most popular attractions in China.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Liminal Space is also exploring potential applications with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development and Disney Experiences to create new experiences and enhance existing attractions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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But there is of course the push/pull of bringing thousands of people (many of whom are looking to party for a week) to such a ecologically delicate area, an issue many festivals that happen in special places in nature must grapple with.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Asked to account for the magnetic pull between fashion and sports today, Passi de Preposulo noted that Ellison tuned into the heritage and nostalgia trends, while also spying a huge gap in the market since sailing’s biggest event, the America’s Cup, happens only once every four years.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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For those reasons and more, James Allen is also quite the celebrity magnet.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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During the conversation, the 9-year-old admitted to placing needles inside the candy just before their parents performed a precautionary safety scan with a magnet.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Neither tug was blatant, but both seemed to impede Allende.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Dogs’ favorite bonding activities include playing fetch, tug, or Frisbee.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Effectively, this turned the workspace into a yank buffer along with all your documents, and undoing any destructive editing operation thus became merely another cut and paste.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Visitors to China will want to lighten their grip, while folks introducing themselves to Germans should know to stop after one firm downward yank.—
Chris Ciolli,
AFAR Media,
15 July 2025
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“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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