1
2
3
as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to win
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in attraction
something that attracts interest
city leaders hoped that the new waterfront development would be a big draw for tourists
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of draw
Michelle Flowers, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
One of our festivals last year drew over 14,000 fans and generated over 135 million social impressions.
—Conal Byrne, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Only Cash4Life, among the big money draw games, didn’t have a big prize hit.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for draw
Verb
However, until President Trump drew a line in the sand and demanded that NATO members increase their spending — or else — those other countries continued to freeride.
—Michelle Flowers, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
One of our festivals last year drew over 14,000 fans and generated over 135 million social impressions.
—Conal Byrne, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
But Erik Thommy’s second-half equalizer stood up long enough for Sporting to earn a point in a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Only Cash4Life, among the big money draw games, didn’t have a big prize hit.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for draw
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw
Noun
-
Netanyahu told reporters Sunday that there was an opportunity to forge new diplomatic ties with additional unspecified countries.—
James Hider,
NPR,
7 July 2025
-
And in the spirit of Texas, it’s got a lot of features that proudly display its ties to the longhorn state.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
-
In Kansas City, the brand-new Museum of BBQ showcases how this quintessential American cuisine is made. Road Cruise Take a road cruise along a captivating northeast loop that’s filled with urban attractions, rugged coasts and gorgeous mountains.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
The re-imagined attraction, sponsored by General Motors, closed in June 2024 for an extensive overhaul and will reopen to the guests on July 22.—
Joe Burbank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
These hanging pieces resist the pull of gravity and tradition alike.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
-
Two atoms of oxygen bound together as oxygen gas have a pull similarly as strong as a single atom on its own.—
Laura Poppick,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
This seems counter-intuitive to me, and will, Majin Bu says, have a knock-on effect in terms of the MagSafe imagery that appears, for example, on a transparent case with MagSafe magnets.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
-
Fighter jets, missiles, electric vehicles, drones, wind turbines, and even data centers rely on high-performance magnets made from these critical minerals.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
29 June 2025
Noun
-
The 18-year-old, who goes by the nickname Eliza rather than Elizabeth, opened up about the emotional tug of war between honoring her own identity and meeting her family’s expectations in a recent Reddit post.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 July 2025
-
Aim to finish with a clear success - whether that's catching the toy or winning a tug game.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
Noun
-
Running on a level surface (in supportive shoes—see above!) can serve as plenty a cardio workout without the extra yank on your plantar fascia.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 June 2025
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share