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Definition of drawnnext

drawn

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verb

past participle of draw
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as in pictured
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 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 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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Recent Examples of drawn
Adjective
Much like in ‘Euphoria,’ I was very drawn to exploring the impact of trauma or childhood mistakes on a person’s trajectory and on the ability to heal and conquer your own destiny. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Nov. 2025 For her, as a Sagittarius, that means a love of spice, though a Virgo may feel more drawn to earthy greens. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
After being listed for sale in March, a Point Loma property planned for a controversial multi-story apartment and commercial building has drawn interest from potential buyers. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 Individuals born with Neptune in Scorpio often feel drawn to life's mysteries, dreaming of emotional transformation, psychological depth and uncovering hidden truths. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn
Adjective
  • 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
Verb
  • He's pictured here finishing a power clean rep in the McEachern High School weight room.
    Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • They are pictured with their three daughters.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The win pulled the Magic (44-36) up to seventh place in the tight race for playoff/play-in positions.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Then Disney executives pulled the plug on them.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • During the hearing, a prosecutor described the case as particularly severe.
    Abby Dodge, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Former clients described Motta encouraging people to get surgeries, and others discussed one particularly shameless episode in which a large church van, crammed with prospective plaintiffs, intentionally collided with a truck.
    Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Bednar tallied his second loss of the season after allowing three hits, two runs (one earned) and a walk in the bottom of that frame.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Colfer earned praise and a Golden Globe award for his sensitive portrayal of Kurt's journey, which included several timely bullying storylines.
    James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In 2024, insurgents led by now-interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham marched to Damascus and removed Assad from power.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • On the court, though, Tatum has not looked like a player who is less than a year removed from Achilles surgery.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • If your area experiences cold winters, bring them indoors in autumn, either emptied of their annuals, cleaned and stored, or still housing tropicals, evergreens or herbs, and treat them as houseplants over winter.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Some clothes and shoes on the bottom floor were salvaged and have been sent to be cleaned.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That game has been forged against the world’s best.
    Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The two men forged a close friendship that extended to the wider Kennedy clan.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Drawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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