DRAWING (OFF) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

drawing (off)

verb

Definition of drawing (off)

present participle of draw (off)

as in draining

to remove (liquid) gradually or completely drew off the fat from the top of the drippings

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What is clear is that Keith and Camilla’s search for answers is time-consuming, mentally draining and deeply frustrating, compounded by their grief and not helped by what feels like a lack of accountability.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Condensation water was draining slowly from the walk-in cooler at the floor drain.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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The arena’s corridors were dotted with blow-up photos of the president in the Oval Office or pumping his fist in the air in Butler.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
The forest, sprawled across the Cascade Mountains’ western slopes, comes with views of peaks like Mount Washington and the Three Sisters, as well as heart-pumping trails.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

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The public may also be more ready to hear the message right now, at a time of growing concerns about energy-sucking AI data centers and about AI’s future impact on jobs.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
It’s been a decade since the company best known for sucking up hair balls and dust bunnies blew with great force into the beauty business.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

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