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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That includes the wound draining fluid, having a foul odor or getting bigger.

— Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
How To Care For Onions In Pots Onions prefer well-draining, loamy, and slightly acidic to neutral soil, such as potting soil with compost mixed in.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

Definition of draining

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In this way, simple cheapness becomes the rationale for pumping yet more carbon emissions into the atmosphere to import lumber produced through the destruction of overseas forests.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
With Saudi Arabia pumping more oil through its East-West pipeline into the port of Yanbu, any Houthi attacks risk about 4½ million barrels of oil per day.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 23 July 2026

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The episode, in addition to being a black eye for one of America’s most reliable corporate numbers-hitters, shows the mad scramble for dollars in the world of AI, which has been a giant sucking sound in the economy for a while now.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 July 2026
Left unchecked, these sap-sucking pests can quickly weaken tomato plants and reduce your harvest, so early intervention is essential.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

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