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Definition of drawsnext
present tense third-person singular of draw
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as in pictures
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 pulls
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 cleans
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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draws

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noun

plural of draw
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as in ties
a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other the game ended in a draw

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as in tugs
the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force took a draw on his cigarette and immediately started coughing

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Recent Examples of draws
Verb
His work always draws great interest and debate, and the mayor is hopeful that his latest piece can be preserved for Londoners and visitors to enjoy. Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 2 May 2026 Telluride draws luxury buyers Telluride remains mostly immune to the uncertainty seen elsewhere. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026 Global instability triggered by the Iran war and surging fuel prices have brought unpredictability to the tourism industry, including in Dubrovnik, Croatia’s top Adriatic Sea destination that draws millions of visitors annually. Darko Bandic, Fortune, 2 May 2026 And yes, his personal life draws plenty of attention, too, with recent rumors linking him romantically to Kim Kardashian. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2026 Global instability triggered by the Iran war and surging fuel prices have brought unpredictability to the tourism industry, including in Dubrovnik, Croatia's top Adriatic Sea destination that draws millions of visitors annually. ABC News, 1 May 2026 Walking away from the NFL is not feasible when the average primetime show draws fewer than 400,000 adults 18-49 per episode. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026 After multiple additional orders to put the machete down, Giuffre draws his weapon and points it at Griffin. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 May 2026 The script draws from first-hand accounts, including direct insights from the family of crime boss Sam Giancana. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
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One of the biggest draws, however, was reportedly the private elevator entrance that opens directly into the apartment, adding an extra layer of privacy and security. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 Both their meetings last season ended in 1-1 draws. Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 8 May 2026 As usual, the fair is expected to host a variety of traditional draws, such as farm and livestock competitions, food and rides. Adam Bednar, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026 Some group-stage World Cup matches will be massive draws. Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 After three straight draws to open the news digs, Miami embarrassingly remains winless in its new stadium and dips to third in MLS East. Greg Cote may 3, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026 The Current improved its season record to three wins, no draws and four losses. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026 The defeat follows draws against Austin FC, the New York Red Bulls and New England Revolution and does little to calm the angst surrounding the club, which has already swapped managers after Javier Mascherano made way for Guillermo Hoyos. Avi Creditor, New York Times, 3 May 2026 How to Get Around Montréal's ease and affordability are among its biggest draws for college students, and right now, the favorable exchange rate certainly helps. Megan Wallitsch, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
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  • Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
  • After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.
    Alex Hewitt, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2026
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  • This sends a signal of safety to the nervous system and pulls you out of anxious mental loops.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
  • And there’s the more overtly dashing William Ryder (Laurie Davidson), whose great sense of fun pulls something similar out of Mary.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
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  • And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The winner earns a trip to Buffalo to play the Sabres in the second round.
    Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
  • From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.
    Ryan Brennan May 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing the pH, Korean toners work to give the skin instant hydration as the first step after cleansing with a face wash.
    Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026
  • Our other favorite pet hair removers This device removes pet hair from all kinds of fabrics without snagging them.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
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  • This product’s biggest highlight is its pH Power Technology, which cleans laundry using millions of micro-scrubbers that break down odors and dirt with ease.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Kelly does the grocery shopping, but Lally still cleans and cooks for herself (and only takes one baby aspirin and one blood pressure pill a day).
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The color forges a deep connection with nature that simultaneously relaxes and energizes.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The three eventually work out their differences but not before Edgar turns Miles’s proto-smart-home devices against him, cancels his credit cards, and forges a criminal record for him.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Now, her ties to the Tesla CEO have put her at the center of a courtroom battle between the world’s richest man and the company credited with kicking off the AI boom.
    Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
  • Another alleged cluster turned up among people with ties to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, but only one had disappeared—a materials engineer who is thought to have become lost on a hike in June 2025.
    Faye Flam, Scientific American, 7 May 2026

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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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