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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As the Moon highlights what matters most to you, Chiron draws attention to your daily responsibilities and well-being. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Glycerin draws moisture into thirsty skin and vitamin E keeps it soft and conditioned. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026 The discovery then draws a group of deeply flawed adults and their children into an erratic journey through Northeast India, where the youngest characters gradually emerge as the moral compass for the adults around them. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 Like an expressionist painting, poetry draws attention to how something is being depicted, not just what is being portrayed. — Amy Cannon, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 But a teenage ice-skater’s murder soon draws Emma and Tom down a dark, twisty path, forcing them to investigate their own team. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 The result draws a through line between the song’s original live incarnation and its studio counterpart, while still giving listeners something new. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026 Whenever letter writer shares a baby photo on the family group chat, sister adds a competing one that draws conversation her way. — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026 Italy draws millions of visitors with its beaches, quaint villages and iconic ancient Roman landmarks. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad were held to 1-1 draws by Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan and Qatar’s Al-Shamal, respectively, while Al-Qadsiah began with a 2-1 win over UAE’s Al-Wasl. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 Matt Freese finished with four saves for NYCFC, which was coming off three straight draws. — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 The city stretches along Highway 101, and some of its biggest draws sit outside the most walkable areas. — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 Now Athletic, with seven wins, five losses and 10 draws, is in the playoff chase for the second year in a row. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026 The Fire is on a six-game unbeaten run in league play and heads into Wednesday’s game after three consecutive draws, most recently a 4-4 deadlock with Toronto FC. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026 That was one of the most compelling draws for McDaniel, the chance to work with a quarterback who can make every throw, and to coach with Jim Harbaugh, who has had success at every stop. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Cardiff, meanwhile, finished 19th, only avoiding relegation on goal difference, yet emerged unbeaten against their countrymen with two victories and two draws. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 But the design quickly sparked backlash and support online, with some applauding the farm's call for civil discourse and others questioning why Kirk was chosen as the face of one of the attraction's biggest annual draws. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws

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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
Petrarch pictures the ghosts of Homer and Ennius together, and Homer’s ghost points out to Ennius a solitary figure, Francescus, working on a great epic poem, Africa.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

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Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
Oil prices are down for the fourth consecutive session as the market pulls back from the recent rally.

— Spencer Kimball,Justina Lee, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of pulls

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The nonprofit describes itself as Indiana’s first and largest scholarship-granting organization.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Appropriated from a John Cale album, the title accurately describes scenes of bloodletting committed by bizarre, scenery-chewing yakuza members, and the energy hovers somewhere around a bloodier-than-baseline Takashi Miike movie from the mid-2000s.

— Vadim Rizov, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of describes

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Airport lounges and planes can be aggressively over-air-conditioned, so a good midweight layer earns its space quickly.

— Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Take that all together, and the 2026 Asus ProArt P16 earns an Editors' Choice award for high-end content creation laptops.

— Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of earns

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There’s a very quick interview about filmmaking (and concrete) with Sopranos star and Ridgewood regular Michael Imperioli, and a longer interview with a guy who cleans gum off sidewalks professionally.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Perdomo Torres, 27, was one of seven people in a van owned by Professional Ocean Service Corp, a company that cleans planes.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

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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
Training for business leaders forges a body, mind, and spirit prepared for whatever challenge comes next.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026