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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
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
From there, the Uruguayan drew the focus of multiple defenders, leaving the left side of the box open for Alba.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
This emotional and highly anticipated match ultimately concluded in a five-minute draw.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The Met Gala typically draws its dress code from the accompanying exhibition, which celebrities (and their stylists) are encouraged to interpret on the red carpet.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
From there, the Uruguayan drew the focus of multiple defenders, leaving the left side of the box open for Alba.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
Churchill Downs officials allowed ESPN to control the announcing of the draw.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
This emotional and highly anticipated match ultimately concluded in a five-minute draw.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw
Noun
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But like the exhibition match against Dynamo, the tie would never be played.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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That tie is now broken, and according to Billboard, SOS stands alone as the longest-charting top 10 album by a solo female artist in history, passing the Grammy-winning 21.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The intention is to redirect your attraction right back to them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Guests can enjoy new thrilling attractions, shops, eateries and other experiences crafted with incredible detail.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Laura arrives there to rebuild her life, but the irresistible pull of quick money and crime immediately draws her back into a troubled past.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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Liman complained that the rug pull left people without compensation, though it was reported that Liman was offered a higher budget in exchange for making the film for streaming.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2025
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These images went on to be displayed across posters, mugs, magnets and many other collectibles marking the historic event.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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These magnets can be found in electric vehicles and consumer products like vacuum cleaners.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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Duke of Cornwall) watched a team building exercise — tug of war! — and met with young farmers making up the next generation.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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There’s a kind of implicit prayer in this that the withering of today’s Hollywood system is a presage for something better, giving the entire production a painful, nostalgic quality that tugs at your chest even as what unfolds before you is remarkably dumb.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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Four yanks later, voila: Clayton had pulled free his prize, leaving just a single strand of nylon stuck in the Alamodome rim.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Each blade has a pull tab at the top of its cartridge; just give it a gentle yank to remove it.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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