drawing in

Definition of drawing innext
present participle of draw in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing in
Verb
  • Maryland is leading on this issue.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
  • And, a year ago, Republicans were the ones leading on the congressional ballot, showing just how much the landscape has shifted in Democrats' favor.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In the end, Democratic voters appeared to side with Talarico’s argument that winning in Texas would require not only energizing the base but also persuading voters who have grown uncomfortable with Republican leadership.
    Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Scams and malicious actors could be waiting on the other end, with the intent of covertly persuading the call’s recipient to get involved in some kind of scheme.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Raining one day, sunny the next, then snowing mid week makes dressing for the weather next to impossible.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The weather was snowing when Woody was presented to a group of visitors, including children, who were bundled up in snowpants and parkas on Monday morning.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Drawing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20in. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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