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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
Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Southland has also seen more rattlesnakes, with two recent human fatalities, as the early heat draws more serpents onto hiking trails.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The melody draws the listener into its beguiling spell.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Texas is famous for having no state income tax, a selling point that draws new residents from across the country every year.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The United States draws tens of millions of tourists every year, and a handful of landmarks consistently top every must-visit list.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
No matter how close the neighborhood draws together, Rob Harris said, the neighborhood will never be same for him.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Alongside ceramides, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while panax ginseng root extract provides antioxidant support and calms irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
Stewart strikes out looking, and Park draws a walk on Pruitt's 105th pitch of the game.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The sample, which can be collected through blood draws or buccal swabs, must then be sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation so that it can be analyzed and entered into a national law enforcement database known as the Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The spa Wellness remains high on the list of 1 Hotel Tokyo’s biggest draws.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Their blip in February, when they were held to successive league draws by Brentford and Wolves, now seems a lifetime ago.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Should blood draws be done more frequently, perhaps, after such a major surgery?
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
For decades, Asian American actors struggled to get jobs because they were not considered box office draws, said Nancy Wang Yuen, a professor at Crafton Hills College who studies race and ethnicity in film.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Also, columnist Vahe Gregorian shares his thoughts on the draws for Kansas and Missouri for the NCAA Tournament.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
For decades, Asian American actors struggled to get jobs because they were not considered box office draws, said Nancy Wang Yuen, a professor at Crafton Hills College who studies race and ethnicity in film.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Medina said the cap often draws attention from Jews and non-Jews alike.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Southland has also seen more rattlesnakes, with two recent human fatalities, as the early heat draws more serpents onto hiking trails.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The melody draws the listener into its beguiling spell.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Texas is famous for having no state income tax, a selling point that draws new residents from across the country every year.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The United States draws tens of millions of tourists every year, and a handful of landmarks consistently top every must-visit list.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
No matter how close the neighborhood draws together, Rob Harris said, the neighborhood will never be same for him.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Alongside ceramides, glycerin draws moisture into the skin, while panax ginseng root extract provides antioxidant support and calms irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
Stewart strikes out looking, and Park draws a walk on Pruitt's 105th pitch of the game.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Ozur said cash flow and portfolio diversification are stronger draws for clients to invest in real estate.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The sample, which can be collected through blood draws or buccal swabs, must then be sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation so that it can be analyzed and entered into a national law enforcement database known as the Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The spa Wellness remains high on the list of 1 Hotel Tokyo’s biggest draws.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Their blip in February, when they were held to successive league draws by Brentford and Wolves, now seems a lifetime ago.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Should blood draws be done more frequently, perhaps, after such a major surgery?
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
For decades, Asian American actors struggled to get jobs because they were not considered box office draws, said Nancy Wang Yuen, a professor at Crafton Hills College who studies race and ethnicity in film.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Also, columnist Vahe Gregorian shares his thoughts on the draws for Kansas and Missouri for the NCAA Tournament.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
For decades, Asian American actors struggled to get jobs because they were not considered box office draws, said Nancy Wang Yuen, a professor at Crafton Hills College who studies race and ethnicity in film.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 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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But in Bait — where Ahmed pulls triple duty as creator, executive producer, and star — much of Shah’s story comes from specific aspects of Ahmed’s life, making the series perhaps his most personal project to date.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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But what appears to be a dream opportunity unravels as JP pulls Tyler into a violent downward spiral.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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The post, shared by Reddit user No-Street-6651, describes a multi-stage interview process that included three rounds of interviews and a detailed six-page project for a marketing brand manager position.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bourne is the chair of the Yolo County’s chapter of Moms for Liberty, a nonprofit that describes itself as advocating for parental rights.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Our expert take The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card earns transferrable miles, which is a stand-out benefit for a no-annual-fee card.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Someone making a few dollars over 400% of the federal poverty level earns too much to get a subsidy now, and in some states average premium payments were due to at least triple for this group.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Their design removes the top tube entirely, leaving a wide open gap between the seat and the handlebar (aka no fancy dismount maneuvers required, like swinging your leg over a high top tube).—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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That removes years of planning uncertainty.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Prior to their nuptials, the Danforth family’s in-house glam squad cleans Grace up, and that’s when Ursula approaches her to reconsider her plan to wed her psychotic sibling.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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This will prevent things from getting out of hand, making your deep cleans much more manageable.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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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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But the May 5 Democratic primary election, which pits a progressive newcomer and a longtime political gadfly against an incumbent with strong ties to Indy Democrats, could act as a proxy for voters' feelings about the party establishment.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sean McGinley’s sound design ties it all together with atmospheric cues that bridge the eras as do Jamie Godwin’s colorfully gorgeous projection designs.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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