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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
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Video footage verified by CNN shows the moment an officer draws his baton amid a struggle with one demonstrator as other officers tussle with protesters on the ground.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Bohannon, radio host and a figure in Kansas City’s hip-hop scene, was surprised when organizers of KC Reggae Fest approached him to help curate talent for this weekend’s reggae music and jerk festival, a three-day event that draws thousands who come for the world music and Caribbean cuisine.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Jenn doesn’t want to be the one who Katie draws into the argument every time the cast questions the truth.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Soon after, a video of Joe defying the mask mandate in a local supermarket ends up online and draws praise by denialists.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Paluel is also one of the many power stations that draws seawater directly from the ocean as a coolant for its inner workings.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The Balance Project also draws heavily on the philosophy of Let Grow, a national non-profit promoting childhood independence.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … MIC DROP – Black national anthem performance at Eagles-Cowboys game draws ire from fans.
—FOXNews.com, 5 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
But this state’s gubernatorial race is unique and draws attention due to the name recognition among the candidates.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Video footage verified by CNN shows the moment an officer draws his baton amid a struggle with one demonstrator as other officers tussle with protesters on the ground.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Bohannon, radio host and a figure in Kansas City’s hip-hop scene, was surprised when organizers of KC Reggae Fest approached him to help curate talent for this weekend’s reggae music and jerk festival, a three-day event that draws thousands who come for the world music and Caribbean cuisine.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Jenn doesn’t want to be the one who Katie draws into the argument every time the cast questions the truth.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Soon after, a video of Joe defying the mask mandate in a local supermarket ends up online and draws praise by denialists.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Paluel is also one of the many power stations that draws seawater directly from the ocean as a coolant for its inner workings.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The Balance Project also draws heavily on the philosophy of Let Grow, a national non-profit promoting childhood independence.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … MIC DROP – Black national anthem performance at Eagles-Cowboys game draws ire from fans.
—FOXNews.com, 5 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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Early’s script pulls from TV movies like Kate’s Secret and Perfect Body, while also referencing classic cinema like Suddenly, Last Summer and The Children’s Hour.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 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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The company earns a fee for paying the merchant upfront.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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That earns you in-game skill points and stat boosts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Washing and disinfecting decorative pumpkins removes fungal spores and will slow that process down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The AquaTru Classic is a highly effective countertop reverse osmosis system with a four-stage filtration process that removes up to 99 percent of more than 80 contaminants, including lead, fluoride and PFAS.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
6 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
Verb
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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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These cable ties come in a pack of 24 and can be used over and over again.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The company’s leadership also includes several figures with ties to the Biden administration, giving Anthropic the look of a Democratic insider network.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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