as in sketch
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
with an economy of lines, he created a vivid drawing of the tree
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as in picturing
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface
see if you can draw the bowl of fruit
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2
as in pulling
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us
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3
as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in winning
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removing
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in cleaning
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 forging
to shape with a hammer
drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it
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Recent Examples of drawing
Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Did anyone win the last Powerball drawing?
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Andy Rose, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
This kind of primal, underground adventure is drawing more travelers every year.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Her ticket matched four white balls in the drawing, winning her a $50,000 prize that was multiplied to $100,000 because of the Power Play option.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Did anyone win the last Powerball drawing?
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Now, Berto’s case is drawing local outrage and nationwide attention, as a Department of Homeland Security official publicized it with a claim that is contradicted by local police.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
This kind of primal, underground adventure is drawing more travelers every year.
—Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing
Noun
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Kylie, 33, chatted with Rudolph, 53, about how athletes make the best hosts for the long-running sketch comedy show.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The sketches by Italian artist Marcello Dudovich that are featured in another window once adorned the stores and offices of Loro Piana, and were collected by the family.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of picturing a style in her head or printing a 2D version for clients, Koop and other Alta users can look through lifelike representations of wardrobe pieces.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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For someone like me, who has trouble picturing things that are not immediately in front of her, watching people run up the hill was illuminating.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Marigold Room, just off the lobby, is an intimate music space and listening room for just 150 guests that’s already pulling national touring acts.—
Jennifer Bradley Franklin,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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Langham stopped the truck by pulling Hagen’s leg off the gas pedal and pushing the brake pedal with her hand.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unicredit beats watch now Italian bank Unicredit also posted quarterly earnings above expectations on Wednesday, describing the three months to the end of September as a record quarter.—
Chloe Taylor,Tasmin Lockwood,Katrina Bishop,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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After walking through the results of the study and describing the peril that cancer poses, Mokdad suggested to the officials that Lebanon could improve its health screening, ban smoking in public spaces and launch a set of aggressive anti-tobacco ads.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The combo is a winning recipe that has kept this neighborhood favorite happily busy since 1993.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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On one hand, winning another chip will be at the forefront, so managing players toward the end of the regular season would be logical.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Besides regularly removing dust that forms on the fan blades, cleaning needs can also change with the seasons.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Scientists at the University of Surrey have discovered a simple tweak that could boost sodium-ion battery performance, by leaving water inside a key component rather than removing it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, microfiber cloths require regular maintenance to work effectively; cleaning them regularly and properly is the key to their longevity.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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After cleaning, dry thoroughly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Specializing in forging the handwriting of Lord Byron, Major Byron was among the most prolific autograph forgers of the nineteenth century.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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