DRAWN Synonyms: 233 Similar and Opposite Words

drawn 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of drawn

as in represented

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drawn

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verb

past participle of draw

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 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

Adjective

At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 Like many, the author grew up more drawn to Cinderella's happily-ever-after with her prince. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026

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Martha Latta, who goes by Tim, and her husband, John, bought it 13 years ago, drawn by the property’s vintage charm. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 Her contemporary successor was drawn directly from Herreshoff’s original plans, resulting in an incredibly accurate recreation. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawn

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn

Adjective

Orkin noted Ohio is the most represented state on this year’s list with six cities in the top 50.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Among the full list of 50 cities, Ohio was the most represented state, with six cities on the list.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Definition of represented

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Tyrone Noling, who was convicted in 1996 of murdering an elderly couple and has maintained his innocence, is pictured June 15, 2005, in Mansfield, Ohio.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The latter includes the new Ethereal Blue, plus the striking option of a graduated finish that shifts from black at the rear to one of three colors – blue, violet and gunmetal – at the front, as pictured above.

— Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of pictured

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In 2025, the US State Department removed its multi-million-dollar bounties for several key Taliban leaders who had transitionally assumed top positions within the Afghan government.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
With Boone removed from the contest and the Blue Jays already up a run, Kirk spoiled Bradley Hanner’s major league debut with a solo homer in the eighth inning.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of removed

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Legacy databases are notoriously fragmented, proprietary data is rarely cleaned or standardized, and cybersecurity protocols surrounding corporate intellectual property remain a massive liability.

— Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The coffin was covered with mud, and, before bringing it inside his house, Luwi cleaned it off with a bucket of water and a sponge.

— Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of cleaned

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Through its correspondence course, OBOD extended its influence internationally and by the early 21st century had forged the most popular model for Druids throughout the world.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
But with that connection to Jack, initially forged as foster siblings but later as opioid buddies, comes risk.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026