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as in describes
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removes
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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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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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 attractions
something that attracts interest
city leaders hoped that the new waterfront development would be a big draw for tourists
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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
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Maritime Festival, with its ship battles, pirate village and breakfasts with mermaids, routinely draws thousands to Dana Point Harbor.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Spit hits the fans, draws hefty fine Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is paying a hefty price for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the NFL season opener.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
When the shaking subsides, gravity draws it back inward, raising the frequency again.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Nearby, the Charlestown Breachway draws anglers, boaters, and campers, with tidal waters that connect Ninigret Pond lagoon to the Atlantic and a small state campground right on the shore.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The menswear blazer One of fall’s biggest runway trends draws inspiration from the English countryside, and a tweed blazer (or one in plaid, houndstooth, or herringbone, all generally woven from wool) is the easiest way to get the look.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
Created by Tom Scutt, the space draws inspiration from the design of McQueen’s fall 2025 show, which showcased a striking portal-like, angular structure cutting through Victorian architecture.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave draws inspiration from Roman gladiator Colosseum games.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The German apparel company also had 36 total players in the draws to Nike’s 35, a massive shift from Nike leading 48 to 28 just three years ago.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
When in Roppongi, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is a smart address to take in the district’s numerous culinary draws.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
The fair has a little something for everyone — food, carnival rides, a parade and live music, but the crafts are one of the bigger draws.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Get Your Fill Of Outdoor Adventure Go Fishing One of Palm Bay’s biggest draws is its incredibly robust fishing scene.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
He's been one of the company's biggest draws and merchandise sellers throughout his career.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Sixteen pairs, comprised of the biggest names in singles and some of the best in the world at doubles, will compete for a $1 million payday over two days of tennis, before the tournament’s singles draws have even begun.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
In draws, the teams shared two points, and a third went to the winner of shootout after 90 minutes.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Jaws returned to theaters this Labor Day weekend, ranking second in box office draws, and amassing nearly $10 million, according to Forbes.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The Maritime Festival, with its ship battles, pirate village and breakfasts with mermaids, routinely draws thousands to Dana Point Harbor.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Spit hits the fans, draws hefty fine Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is paying a hefty price for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the NFL season opener.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
When the shaking subsides, gravity draws it back inward, raising the frequency again.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Nearby, the Charlestown Breachway draws anglers, boaters, and campers, with tidal waters that connect Ninigret Pond lagoon to the Atlantic and a small state campground right on the shore.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The menswear blazer One of fall’s biggest runway trends draws inspiration from the English countryside, and a tweed blazer (or one in plaid, houndstooth, or herringbone, all generally woven from wool) is the easiest way to get the look.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
Created by Tom Scutt, the space draws inspiration from the design of McQueen’s fall 2025 show, which showcased a striking portal-like, angular structure cutting through Victorian architecture.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave draws inspiration from Roman gladiator Colosseum games.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Speaking at a Bank of America conference Wednesday, Scott Greenstein, president and chief content officer and SiriusXM, pointed to the importance of Stern’s show for the company (Stern is seen as one of the big draws for satellite radio subscribers).
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The German apparel company also had 36 total players in the draws to Nike’s 35, a massive shift from Nike leading 48 to 28 just three years ago.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
When in Roppongi, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is a smart address to take in the district’s numerous culinary draws.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
The fair has a little something for everyone — food, carnival rides, a parade and live music, but the crafts are one of the bigger draws.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Get Your Fill Of Outdoor Adventure Go Fishing One of Palm Bay’s biggest draws is its incredibly robust fishing scene.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
He's been one of the company's biggest draws and merchandise sellers throughout his career.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Sixteen pairs, comprised of the biggest names in singles and some of the best in the world at doubles, will compete for a $1 million payday over two days of tennis, before the tournament’s singles draws have even begun.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
In draws, the teams shared two points, and a third went to the winner of shootout after 90 minutes.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
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Only the last photo during the end credits pictures the fiery aftermath of Hutch’s ultimate battle with Ladeena.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Excellence is like a magnet that pulls great leaders to their futures.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Via visual gags, a cast of gifted comic actors and a script that pulls both from ’80s and ’90s TV movies and screen classics like Suddenly, Last Summer and The Children’s Hour, Maddie’s Secret straddles the line between comedy and melodrama, creating a wholly unique cinematic experience.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a study, the team describes how cooling a gas of radioactive atoms to temperatures colder than deep space could synchronize their radioactive decay.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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The document describes workers becoming one with their fiery machines.—
Sonja Fritzsche,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the winner of each heat earns 400 points with a maximum or 2,000 points available for the weekend.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The popular handheld vacuum has racked up more than 28,000 perfect ratings and earns praise for its compact size and impressive suction.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, picking better candidates not only makes tactical sense but also removes much of the opportunity for the other side to tear them down.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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This agreement removes that barrier to equal access for passengers with disabilities and provides a mechanism to compensate those harmed by Uber's past wait time fee policy.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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As Lorne Michaels cleans house following the milestone 50th season of Saturday Night Live, one cast alum is shocked at mass exodus.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Nosferatu Desperate for connection, young lonely Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) unwittingly forges a spiritual bond with Count Olork, Nosferatu (Bill Skarsgård), in the early 1800s.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke can do the same, if willing, to address glaring value chain pain points, demonstrate how AI forges strategic edge rather than curing operating metrics, protect digital strategists from noisy, operational IT concerns, and insist upon meaningful results accountability.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Unlike other ultra-luxury brands that were reconstituted in the past few decades under new ownership, Maybach has intimate century-long ties with its mother, Mercedes-Benz.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But seeing Kirk’s personal items, like his ties and toys left by his children, drove home the loss for Jack Posobiec, a conservative commentator who worked closely with Kirk.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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