DRAW IN Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

draw in

verb

Definition of draw in

as in to rope (in)

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Recent Examples of draw in The problem is more acute for musicals, given their typically larger cast sizes and need for an orchestra, and the fact that many plays now feature celebrities who are able to draw in big crowds at higher ticket prices. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026 The defending champions managed to hold Spain to a draw in the regulation 90 minutes, which ended with combative midfielder Enzo Fernandez being sent off after a reckless challenge in injury time. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026 Cape Verde held eventual champion Spain to a draw in its opening game, advanced to the round of 32 and gave Argentina a scare before losing 3-2 in extra time in a World Cup classic. — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Didn’t much care that DeChambeau is a former major champ, and still a big draw in major championships. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for draw in

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But the $1,000 incentive persuaded the couple, whose daughter Maya was born in late March, to start an account anyway.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
But the threat alone has persuaded some ships to abandon their plans to exit the Red Sea heading south.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of persuade

Verb

There are songs for each segment, which include Goofy cleaning up, a dark turn with Daisy in a power outage and snowed-in Pluto.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The food is rustic and cosmopolitan at once — bright, monumental salads, whole carrots and leeks baptized by fire, skeins of pasta, and Parmigiano snowing down — but the secret is the seeming effortlessness.

— Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026

Definition of snow

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In March, at a town hall meeting hosted by the Washington Avenue Business Improvement District, some influential Beach figures sharply questioned whether the zoning benefits would be sufficiently generous to lure developers.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Technology companies have spent billions in recent months to lure top talent and acquire AI capabilities.

— Samantha Subin,MacKenzie Sigalos,Jonathan Vanian,Jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Definition of lure

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In the video, then-23-year-old Gugino plays a young woman who, after her rock star boyfriend cheats on her with her best friend, seduces an artist painting her portrait.

— Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
With its winning trifecta of sandy beaches, boutique hotels, and unpretentious tavernas, the Greek island of Milos seduces couples, water lovers, and gastronomes alike.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Definition of seduce

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