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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
Photovogue,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge—the nation’s first wildlife refuge—draws birders, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback.
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FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Hidden in a Pico Rivera strip mall, Taquearte draws lines for its chilaquiles, which stand out as the best in the city.
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The small, photogenic village of Aurora, which hugs the eastern shoreline of Lake Cayuga, is home to a new spa that draws inspiration from this landscape and places an emphasis on hydrotherapy.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Oura’s Resilience score also draws heavily on HRV patterns during sleep and recovery.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Organizers hope the library draws families and thousands of school children from the region, as well as some of the millions of motorists who travel to Yellowstone National Park and the Black Hills.
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Jack Dura,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The other six in ten are precisely the population boreout draws from.
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Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
And of course, one of the biggest draws to the desert is the off-season rates, which can mean a five-star luxury hotel like the Ritz Carlton for under $400 per night.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
There are 21 women’s seeds left and 16 on the men’s side, with four of the top five remaining in both draws.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
In the group stage, Belgium registered one win and two draws, while Senegal won one and lost two in a difficult group featuring France and Norway.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
After its three group stage matches ended in draws, Iran's World Cup future depended on either Algeria or Austria winning their match on Saturday.
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Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
New Zealand, however, also got three draws at the 2010 World Cup and was eliminated.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Uruguay has had two games already, and both ended in draws.
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David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
So far in this World Cup, draws have been more frequent than usual.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Verb
Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.
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Photovogue,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge—the nation’s first wildlife refuge—draws birders, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback.
—
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Hidden in a Pico Rivera strip mall, Taquearte draws lines for its chilaquiles, which stand out as the best in the city.
—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The small, photogenic village of Aurora, which hugs the eastern shoreline of Lake Cayuga, is home to a new spa that draws inspiration from this landscape and places an emphasis on hydrotherapy.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Oura’s Resilience score also draws heavily on HRV patterns during sleep and recovery.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Organizers hope the library draws families and thousands of school children from the region, as well as some of the millions of motorists who travel to Yellowstone National Park and the Black Hills.
—
Jack Dura,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The other six in ten are precisely the population boreout draws from.
—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Noun
Unbeaten Cape Verde is playing in the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the knockout stages behind three straight draws, two of them clean sheets by Vozinha, the team’s 40-year-old keeper.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
And of course, one of the biggest draws to the desert is the off-season rates, which can mean a five-star luxury hotel like the Ritz Carlton for under $400 per night.
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
There are 21 women’s seeds left and 16 on the men’s side, with four of the top five remaining in both draws.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
In the group stage, Belgium registered one win and two draws, while Senegal won one and lost two in a difficult group featuring France and Norway.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
After its three group stage matches ended in draws, Iran's World Cup future depended on either Algeria or Austria winning their match on Saturday.
—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
New Zealand, however, also got three draws at the 2010 World Cup and was eliminated.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Uruguay has had two games already, and both ended in draws.
—
David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
So far in this World Cup, draws have been more frequent than usual.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
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The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
Verb
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Dembele’s pace stretches defenses, Olise has developed into one of Europe’s most creative playmakers and Barcola's intelligent movement constantly pulls defenders out of position.
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As Otto groans, Rhaenrya pulls back and cleaves off Otto's head.
Verb
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The Anti-Defamation League describes Patriot Front as a white supremacist group.
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Staying home might not readily provide the intoxicating beauty Emerson describes.
Verb
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This is where the CHIPS Act comparable earns its place, though not for the reason it is usually offered.
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The 42-year-old knuckleballer earns his tenth win of the year with six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves.
Verb
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Assembly Bill 46, carried by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove, removes a legal standard that restricted courts’ ability to deny diversion.
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Peeling removes some of the vegetable's nutritional content like dietary fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
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Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.
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Liliana, who is divorced, cleans for a living and sells homemade tamales on weekends.
Verb
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There is a tender toxicity to the bond Louis forges with Regina that speaks to the overwhelming heartbreak from which its born.
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All the more reason why her character with Aquarius, a zodiac sign that forges its own radical path.
Noun
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Ukrainska Pravda said he was targeted by Ukrainian sanctions in 2023 for ties to Russia, a year after Moscow launched its ongoing full-scale invasion.
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Interestingly, her bandmate Tzuyu’s frilly bloomers with garter-type ties did not fan flames on social media.
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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