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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
Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Today, Boli Khela draws thousands from across the country and abroad.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
First, and perhaps most obvious, the fictional thriller draws inspiration from the Manson Family's home invasion and murder of Sharon Tate and her friends, Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger and Wojciech Frykowski, as well as Steven Parent, who was visiting the home's caretaker.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit draws attention to the emotional harm and humiliation caused by such images.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
As the plane draws closer, the arcs of color seem to widen and eventually fade, as if the aircraft has flown through them.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Using soft colors and the travel of light through monochromatic environments, this animation draws the viewer’s attention into sharp focus.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The facility boasts a total power capacity of 24 megawatts (MW) and draws about 97 percent of its electricity from offshore wind.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
The announcement on Friday evening draws a line once and for all, without having to go through the messy machinations of a parliamentary intervention, which would have been required to remove the dukedom.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Best activities around redwoods versus sequoias Redwoods offer easy access to coastal draws, while sequoias have more small town entertainment options.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
In terms of genre, romance, anime and fantasy were the biggest draws.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Last season, injuries and suspensions contributed to Arsenal going four league games without a win (two losses and two draws), with another end-of-season slump coinciding with a greater push in the Champions League — winning only one of six games between matchday 31 and 36, racking up four draws.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Boise State sits atop the standings with 23 points and is undefeated with seven wins and two draws.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
Its upper draws from the 99X series, while the sole offers a modern experience with dual-density Abzorb cushioning at the heel, a mid-foot Stability Web and SBS gel pods.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The local squad now had a record of 11 wins, five losses and three draws, after winning only one match and losing three in April, and six of eight matches, with one draw and one defeat, between May 3 and June 14.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The last two meetings between these teams have each ended in draws, but Brighton is on a hot streak after going unbeaten in five encounters against Newcastle.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
One that draws not just mourners but tourists seeking out history.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Today, Boli Khela draws thousands from across the country and abroad.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
First, and perhaps most obvious, the fictional thriller draws inspiration from the Manson Family's home invasion and murder of Sharon Tate and her friends, Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger and Wojciech Frykowski, as well as Steven Parent, who was visiting the home's caretaker.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The lawsuit draws attention to the emotional harm and humiliation caused by such images.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
As the plane draws closer, the arcs of color seem to widen and eventually fade, as if the aircraft has flown through them.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Using soft colors and the travel of light through monochromatic environments, this animation draws the viewer’s attention into sharp focus.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
The facility boasts a total power capacity of 24 megawatts (MW) and draws about 97 percent of its electricity from offshore wind.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
The announcement on Friday evening draws a line once and for all, without having to go through the messy machinations of a parliamentary intervention, which would have been required to remove the dukedom.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Having played in both Kansas City, Kansas, and KCMO, the USWNT has a record of 7 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Best activities around redwoods versus sequoias Redwoods offer easy access to coastal draws, while sequoias have more small town entertainment options.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
In terms of genre, romance, anime and fantasy were the biggest draws.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Last season, injuries and suspensions contributed to Arsenal going four league games without a win (two losses and two draws), with another end-of-season slump coinciding with a greater push in the Champions League — winning only one of six games between matchday 31 and 36, racking up four draws.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Boise State sits atop the standings with 23 points and is undefeated with seven wins and two draws.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2025
Its upper draws from the 99X series, while the sole offers a modern experience with dual-density Abzorb cushioning at the heel, a mid-foot Stability Web and SBS gel pods.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
The local squad now had a record of 11 wins, five losses and three draws, after winning only one match and losing three in April, and six of eight matches, with one draw and one defeat, between May 3 and June 14.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
The last two meetings between these teams have each ended in draws, but Brighton is on a hot streak after going unbeaten in five encounters against Newcastle.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
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The approach to the childhood flashbacks came from how Springsteen pictures his past.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Gold pulls Alté maven Cruel Santino, Nigerian pop star Davido, and Zimbabwean-Australian rapper Tkay Maidza across two songs that embrace the spirit of South African house music.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Whether Grier pulls the trigger on a trade will likely depend on what’s offered, and for who.—
Omar Kelly
Updated October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Beyond that, the complaint describes other people involved in the conspiracy who have also not been charged.—
David J. Lopez,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The report describes resale as a tool for brands to acquire new customers, control their brand narrative, and generate new revenue.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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How much each team earns through revenue sharing is also not typically disclosed.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nevada Qualls, 25, earns $12 an hour, working as a cashier at city hall in Lake Providence.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The right choice is the one that removes friction.—
Rebecca Lazar,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Disney removes some channels from YouTube TV.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Naturally, a full reset means an organization completely cleans house, but Glenn and the front office were put together this past offseason with hopes of turning the franchise around.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The vacuum cleaner has powerful suction, and the mop cleans without sloshing and smearing water on the floor.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Maersk plans to deepen its commitment with India as the country forges ahead with its ambitious $1 trillion maritime and shipbuilding transformation.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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As Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, forges an historic first week, its accolades extend to Billboard’s radio charts.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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The leaders of China and South Korea moved to rebuild relations after years of weakening economic ties and a closer Seoul-Washington partnership.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Throw in Champions League away ties at Monaco and the holders Paris Saint-Germain too.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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