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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
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Georgia state legislatures are more than a month into their 40-day stay under the Gold Dome, and a busy election year may have drawn focus away from the day-to-day operations inside the capitol.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Feb. 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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Teachers and their unions have long drawn the ire of Republicans for providing large sums of cash to liberal political committees and for allegedly pushing students to the Left.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Georgia state legislatures are more than a month into their 40-day stay under the Gold Dome, and a busy election year may have drawn focus away from the day-to-day operations inside the capitol.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Feb. 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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Bill Clinton, on the other hand, traveled on Epstein’s private plane at least 16 times, according to a CNN review, and was pictured with women in a jacuzzi in files released by the Justice Department.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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This soft, classic white T-shirt is made from 100 percent cotton and rivals the crisp, white tee Bessette Kennedy is pictured wearing.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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He was pulled from the game with one out in his second inning after throwing 36 pitches, just 17 strikes.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Bears trailed 1-0 in the final minute of regulation, but Rian Marquardt tied the contest with 56 ticks remaining after White Bear Lake pulled its goalie.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wieu described the attack as a coordinated and organized assault, calling it an act of rebellion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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In an interview with Variety from the convention, Bravo boss Frances Berwick described the difficulties of finding the right cast.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hospital recognized for stroke care Baptist Health-Fort Smith has earned a Pearl award (85%-89% adherence) for Stroke Band Documentation by the Arkansas Department of Health for its commitment to high-quality stroke care.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The sheikh had studied religious law at Damascus University and earned a master’s degree in Lebanon; the Tunisian had not completed a day’s worth of religious study in his life, relying instead on YouTube videos and stray sermons.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Set on a wide, quiet stretch of Long Bay Beach, the resort feels removed but not remote.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, Ehardt co-sponsored a bill that would have removed ratios altogether — in a bid to increase the number of in-home day cares available by decreasing their regulation.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Hummingbird feeders can be breeding grounds for bacteria if they’re not cleaned regularly.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2026
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The reusable packaging platform Loop, available in France, partners with major brands such as Nestle and Coca-Cola to distribute products in durable containers that are collected, cleaned and refilled for reuse.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her lyrical explorations of navigating a deeply feeling heart earned her a reputation as an indie bard of melancholy and loneliness, and fans, in turn, forged an intense parasocial relationship with her.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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In terms of design, both the third and fourth generations have forged ties with a diverse array of design-forward minds over the decades that have helped create a united vision based on contemporary and modern principles.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Drawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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