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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
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
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Unverified allegations that military commanders invoked biblical prophecies to troops have drawn congressional attention, though watchdog groups haven’t independently confirmed complaints.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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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
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It's beautifully drawn, has a rich and interesting cast, and plenty of worldbuilding and mysteries to be revealed.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Unverified allegations that military commanders invoked biblical prophecies to troops have drawn congressional attention, though watchdog groups haven’t independently confirmed complaints.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 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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Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Until he was pictured in Kyiv on Monday, colleagues and fans speculated why Penn missed the awards ceremony.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Her hair, with a neat middle part, was pulled back tightly into a low bun to frame her face perfectly, and it was all punctuated with a strong red lip.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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With the win, Minnesota (10-3-3-4) pulled even with Boston atop the PWHL standings with 39 points.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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Trump administration officials had described solving the case as a top priority.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Tigers' loss leaves no Philadelphia-area teams in either tournament after teams from Lehigh, Villanova and the University of Pennsylvania earned spots, with none advancing past the first round.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Only one of the blows earned a foul, a flagrant-one on star Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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Peru has seen eight presidents in the past decade, with several heads of state removed by Congress after corruption accusations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some of the future document cuts after the initial website launch will include public city datasets, which staff said could be removed if they aren’t required to be posted online and aren’t frequently accessed.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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But that’s not always the case—after all, an outdoor rug can easily make the transition indoors (once cleaned, of course; more on that below).—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Drain and Plumbing Buildup Shower and sink drains accumulate bacteria from hair, soap scum, and organic debris that build up and can produce foul odors if not cleaned often.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes as state governments have forged ahead on their own regulations for AI while civil liberties and consumer rights groups lobby for more regulations on the technology.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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It is forged in difficult texts.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Drawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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