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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
Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Lana del Rey, Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat headlined the festival in 2024, but one of the big draws was the reunion of No Doubt, who brought out Olivia Rodrigo.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
One of the draws of working for gig platforms is the ability to set your own hours.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Potter replaced Jon Dahl Tomasson after the country finished bottom of a World Cup qualifying group involving Switzerland, Kosovo and Slovenia with a record of two draws and four defeats.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Still, each destination has its own unique draws.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
Bishop’s Girls lacrosse A sophomore midfielder, Davis scored 15 goals, dished out seven assists and won 50 draws last week.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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
Raleigh, North Carolina To those in the know, Raleigh’s culinary scene is one of its primary draws.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Lana del Rey, Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat headlined the festival in 2024, but one of the big draws was the reunion of No Doubt, who brought out Olivia Rodrigo.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
One of the draws of working for gig platforms is the ability to set your own hours.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Potter replaced Jon Dahl Tomasson after the country finished bottom of a World Cup qualifying group involving Switzerland, Kosovo and Slovenia with a record of two draws and four defeats.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Still, each destination has its own unique draws.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
Bishop’s Girls lacrosse A sophomore midfielder, Davis scored 15 goals, dished out seven assists and won 50 draws last week.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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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The turkey meat can maintain some give, but in a satisfying way that pulls the indigenous bird out of its homogenized Thanksgiving context.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The driver then pulls forward toward where the officers are standing and turns sharply.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, describes her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Raiff describes Ryan Coogler as his filmmaking idol and calls Coogler’s debut Fruitvale Station his favorite movie — but seeing the success of Sinners, a relatively commercial enterprise that won Coogler his first Oscar, opened his eyes in a new way.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 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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Kawamura makes the point explicit late in the proceedings, with a hallucinatory outdoor sequence that briefly removes us from the train station altogether—easily the story’s most glaring structural and stylistic anomaly.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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This lets gravity do the work and removes dirt and cleaner cleanly.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The spray face is mineral-resistant and cleans easily.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ready for a home robot that wakes you up, makes breakfast and even cleans the house afterward?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 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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Orbán, who refused to sever Hungary’s ties to Moscow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has repeatedly obstructed European efforts to aid Kyiv.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The animations show levels of sophistication and internet access that indicate ties to government offices, said Mahsa Alimardani, a director of WITNESS, a human-rights group working on AI video evidence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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