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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
Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The annual affair, which draws Jeep owners and enthusiasts from around the globe, has become a crucial testing ground for the brand.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, serves not only daily commuters, but also draws thousands of tourists each day.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
That means summer doesn’t see a huge spike; instead, each month of the year draws between 30,000 and 50,000 visitors, per NPS data.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Since then, the initiative has expanded to a community of service and socialization that draws around 20 volunteers for four clean-up events each month.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Still, that danger is part of what draws people in.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026
On Netflix, the adaptation of Julia May Jonas’ Vladimir draws us down a well of dark academia.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The tourney is a player favorite, and draws all the big names like Scheffler, McIlroy, Fleetwood, Bradley and more.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
What to do nearby The hotel’s Yorkville address gives guests a straight shot to some of Toronto’s biggest cultural draws.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Also Thursday, Espanyol lost 1-0 at Rayo Vallecano to remain winless in 2026 — with 10 losses and five draws.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Tapping into the city's riverboat gambling history at on-land casinos and attending annual festivals celebrating literature, film, and music are also big draws.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
One of its biggest recent additions is the Sobela Ocean Aquarium, which opened in 2023 and has quickly become one of the zoo’s main draws.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
So far in 2026, the team is undefeated in five matches and recently had draws against Portugal and Belgium.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Sarah Sampson scored four goals and won nine draws, Addie Vadala and Gabbie McLaughlin dropped five goals each in Austin Prep’s 18-8 NEPSAC win over Worcester Academy.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Some of Noah's songs are about them Noah’s songwriting draws from many aspects of his life, including his family experiences and childhood.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The three-day event draws more than 100,000 fans every year for the festival, which headlines largely country music acts while raising money for marine conservation.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The annual affair, which draws Jeep owners and enthusiasts from around the globe, has become a crucial testing ground for the brand.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, serves not only daily commuters, but also draws thousands of tourists each day.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
That means summer doesn’t see a huge spike; instead, each month of the year draws between 30,000 and 50,000 visitors, per NPS data.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Since then, the initiative has expanded to a community of service and socialization that draws around 20 volunteers for four clean-up events each month.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Still, that danger is part of what draws people in.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026
On Netflix, the adaptation of Julia May Jonas’ Vladimir draws us down a well of dark academia.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
The tourney is a player favorite, and draws all the big names like Scheffler, McIlroy, Fleetwood, Bradley and more.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
With one win, two losses and two scoreless draws, the champions sit 13th in the 16-team league.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
What to do nearby The hotel’s Yorkville address gives guests a straight shot to some of Toronto’s biggest cultural draws.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Also Thursday, Espanyol lost 1-0 at Rayo Vallecano to remain winless in 2026 — with 10 losses and five draws.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Tapping into the city's riverboat gambling history at on-land casinos and attending annual festivals celebrating literature, film, and music are also big draws.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
One of its biggest recent additions is the Sobela Ocean Aquarium, which opened in 2023 and has quickly become one of the zoo’s main draws.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
So far in 2026, the team is undefeated in five matches and recently had draws against Portugal and Belgium.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Sarah Sampson scored four goals and won nine draws, Addie Vadala and Gabbie McLaughlin dropped five goals each in Austin Prep’s 18-8 NEPSAC win over Worcester Academy.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Some of Noah's songs are about them Noah’s songwriting draws from many aspects of his life, including his family experiences and childhood.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 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
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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes a person opens the top of their skull to reach inside; in her painting Threading the Story Through the Eye of a Needle (circa 1974), a hand pulls a line of thread through a pupil, towing two tiny people in a boat, suggesting both sight and an idea made manifest.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Inside, tender beef meatballs sit in a bright, zippy marinara that pulls everything into focus.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The owner of concert promoter Brew Ha Ha Productions describes himself as a libertarian-leaning conservative who built his career in San Juan Capistrano.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rostec describes the jet as a record-holder in enemy aircraft interceptions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Carmona brings tenacity, experience and the kind of calm, functional play style that earns camp opportunities.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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The order does not legalize marijuana for recreational or medical use under federal law, but removes it from the classification of drugs like heroin, MDMA and LSD.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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There’s a tool that eliminates the need to bend or kneel to pull up weeds, and effectively removes the entire sprout according to shoppers, preventing the same plant from popping back up all summer.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This not only cleans and deodorizes, but also helps remove mineral deposit buildup.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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His team cleans and converts messy internal files—from handwritten field notes for commercial clients to exotic classified file formats for the government—so they can be searched safely inside a secure vector database.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jaime Alas scores in stoppage time and El Salvador forges a 3-3 tie that ousts the United States from Olympic soccer qualifying.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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So holding 18, 19, 20-year-old young men to those standards on a daily basis is what forges championship teams.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Two of our esteemed gubernatorial candidates, the cowboy and the dilettante, apparently could not find ties for the first debate Wednesday night, showing up with dress shirts casually unbuttoned.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first direct negotiations between the two states since 1993 are intended as preparatory meetings to shape future talks on a deal to normalize ties between the countries.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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