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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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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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
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The event also features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, and an opportunity drawing, a news release stated.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The study—drawing from more than 41 million shifts and 268 million hours worked—finds Gen Z is leading the way in poly-employment, composing more than half (55%) of those engaged in the practice.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Thomas Ferrell, 74, got an upper armband inspired by one of Bruce Conner’s inkblot drawings 15 years ago at age 60.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The event also features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, and an opportunity drawing, a news release stated.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
That attention is starting to circle back to the fish fry, drawing curiosity from beyond the city, Robinson said.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
The study—drawing from more than 41 million shifts and 268 million hours worked—finds Gen Z is leading the way in poly-employment, composing more than half (55%) of those engaged in the practice.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing
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In the ensuing investigation and search for a suspect, composite sketches were designed and witnesses were interviewed.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Having reached the Five-Timers Club, as addressed in an obligatory monologue sketch featuring Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and others, Black was a returning hero.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Like many abstract artists before her, Colón, who was born in Canada to a Puerto Rican father and now lives in Los Angeles, is enamored of picturing the world in its most fundamental form, and maybe even evoking something like the universal.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Nobody’s picturing the same exact one tiny flower.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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Just like Hailey Bieber—who opted for a ’90s-era, yellow and pink-trimmed Dior slip—Jenner had her fun with pulling festival-ready archive fashion.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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Rodrigo is pulling double duty as musical guest on her episode, followed by Noah Kahan and Paul McCartney.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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Readers praised the baked goods and coffee at this North Center spot, with one reader describing it as an approachable and welcoming all-day spot.—
Kayla Samoy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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South Korean officials responded by describing Kim’s statement as meaningful progress in relations.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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In addition, Ken is an Emmy-award winning broadcaster for Fox Sports’ MLB telecasts.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Heat is just one loss behind the Hornets and holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over Charlotte after winning the regular-season series 3-1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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He is then seen slowly approaching the victim, checking his surroundings, and removing his shoes before grabbing her from behind.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The surgery involved removing 40 percent of Erbert's skull and required a follow-up skull implant surgery, per the Los Angeles Times.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hager, who worked at three ARC centers during the span of nearly a decade, said those kinds of groups that ARC billed for were the standard and forging group notes was common.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Corona had worked for the elderly couple — identified in court Tuesday as investment banker Richard Schmeelk and his wife Priscilla — since the early 2000s, and was forging their signatures on checks to pay off her credit cards since 2015, according to the feds.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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