as in represented
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as in pulled
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 described
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in cleaned
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 forged
to shape with a hammer
drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it
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Recent Examples of drawn
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Experts on domestic violence say that cases in which survivors kill their abusers often look different from typical self-defense cases, which hinge on an obvious, imminent danger, like a drawn weapon.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 June 2026
DeLillo was not the only literary giant to be drawn into that spew.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
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Adjective
Like many, the author grew up more drawn to Cinderella's happily-ever-after with her prince.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Experts on domestic violence say that cases in which survivors kill their abusers often look different from typical self-defense cases, which hinge on an obvious, imminent danger, like a drawn weapon.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Beyond the center's programming, the name of the Kennedy Center has drawn scrutiny over the last week.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 June 2026
DeLillo was not the only literary giant to be drawn into that spew.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
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Prior to its closure in 2020, the Surrey operated as a union hotel for decades, with nearly 100 union- represented employees—many of them women, immigrants, and people of color.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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The few other women pictured appear as black and white sketches on the outer edges of the panel.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Soto, who was pictured on SNY wearing a wrap around his back in the dugout Tuesday, underwent imaging before Wednesday’s doubleheader.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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After the network successfully pulled together a motley crew of Real Housewives offspring and their Manhattan socialite friends last year, the gang is back for a second season in the city.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
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Arraez pulled a 1-1 curveball from the Athletics’ Aaron Civale off the top of his right foot and collapsed to the ground in pain.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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The other report described four cases of tetanus in children in four different states — Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin — all occurring in 2024.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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At the center of KeyBanc’s hesitation is Starship, the giant reusable rocket that Musk, the CEO, has described as critical to the future of satellite deployment, deep-space exploration and, eventually, colonization of Mars.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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New Zealand earned its first point in the World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Iran.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Despite initially playing through the pain, Arraez was removed from the game before the top of the fifth inning.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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The pool is being cleaned twice annually, with 10 to 15 large truckloads of debris removed at each cleaning, the National Park Service reports.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Berlin’s authorities are currently advising people to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned after every park visit and to keep windows and doors closed when possible.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Burnham has led the Greater Manchester region since 2017, overseeing rapid regeneration for the city where the Industrial Revolution was forged.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The hardliners have emerged with their hands on the levers of power and battlefield command, and their supporters now flood Iran’s streets with daily rallies celebrating a newfound legitimacy forged through surviving the US-Israeli assault.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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“Drawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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