DRAWS Synonyms: 248 Similar and Opposite Words

draws 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of draw

as in pictures

to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface see if you can draw the bowl of fruit

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as in pulls

to cause to follow by applying steady force on draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us

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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 forges

to shape with a hammer drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it

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draws

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noun

plural of draw

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

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The Constitution allocates political power — specifically representation in the House of Representatives — and draws political districts in relation to decennial census counts of population size. — Nancy Krieger, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026 Through the company, Rodriguez offered to provide quick drive-through nasal swab testing and blood draws for antibody testing. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 The repertoire draws heavily from the vocal experiments of 2004’s Medúlla, while also reaching across Björk’s catalog. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026 Yet Nevada is a perennial swing state that draws intense interest from both parties in presidential election years. — Philip Wang, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 Another of Provenza’s stylish stays, 23 Hotel, draws inspiration from the tropics, using warm lighting and earthy textures to create a restorative ambience. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The group said the channel no longer draws from the wider pool of 800-plus comedians and instead rotates a narrower roster of comics each month, with more than 75 percent of plays going to the top 50 artists and bigger celebrity acts. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Leaping around in time, Gilroy draws us into Alex’s world with an effervescent wink at the badness of his behavior. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 Flávio draws some of his strongest support from evangelical Christians and higher-income voters, while Lula remains stronger among lower-income Brazilians and Catholics. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

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Djokovic’s matches were among the biggest draws at this year’s China Open. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 An excellent choice for meandering to the city’s biggest tourist draws. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Tokenizing real-world assets has become one of crypto’s biggest draws for traditional finance. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Sullivan’s output has reignited Philadelphia, with 10 wins and two draws from their 12 post-World Cup matches propelling them from the bottom of the Eastern Conference into a play-off position with seven regular-season games to go. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Nobody got lucky in the grandest way with the Florida Lotto or Fantasy 5 midday draws, either. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 For Hendrikx, two subjects in the book particularly stand out for their different draws to the same passion. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 The awards peaked at 15 million viewers for Madonna’s opening number, which directly followed a game-winning field goal for the Baltimore Ravens over the Dallas Cowboys (who are perennially among the NFL’s biggest TV draws). — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 The Current sputtered out of the World Cup break, gathering two wins, four draws and four losses while Chawinga was out of the lineup. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2026

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Roddy Ho is not written as physically fit in Mick Herron’s Slough House books, on which the Apple TV spy show is based — though the character certainly pictures himself that way.

— Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
With nearly every surface painted to her liking, Jordan pictures herself staying in the apartment for a while.

— Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of pictures

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Abercrombie keeps moving away from its old identity while Hollister pulls recognizable pieces of its past back onto the racks.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
As Béatrice’s amateur detective work pulls her in deeper, the strands begin to suggest a conspiracy, one marked by mysterious disappearances and the clandestine sway of the Vatican.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of pulls

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The researchers also focused on reducing the robot’s effective inertia, a property that describes how strongly an object resists changes in its motion.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Sanabria describes himself as an independent, free thinker who wants to help improve the City Beautiful and stay true to its character.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of describes

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On an 8-yard run a bit earlier, Willis deftly escaped being tackled 1 yard short on a third-and-5, displaying the type of second effort that earns respect from everyone.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Beyond that, its balance of top-tier audio and easily good-enough image quality and brightness for the price earns the P1 our Editors' Choice award for a 1080p room-to-room portable.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of earns

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This approach removes mechanical pumps, large pressure vessels, and complex plumbing networks.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
The exchange removes some of the financial barriers for emerging filmmakers that would otherwise make international opportunities inaccessible — covering flights, accommodation and meals.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of removes

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The self-sanitizing pod is equipped with a power-washing system that cleans and disinfects the toilet and the floor for a few minutes after each use.

— Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
The all-in-one dock cleans the spinning dual mops with hot water, dries them with warm air to prevent musty smells, and automatically drains and refills the water tank.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of cleans

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Sutskever is the moral center of the film and grows increasingly uncomfortable as Altman forges ahead with complicated AI models that have learned how to lie, willfully ignoring risks.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
The Librarians, which premiered at Sundance in early 2025 and broadcast on PBS in early 2026, has been years in the making, but the battle at its core still forges on.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026