DRAWS Synonyms: 248 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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Maine South coach Dave Inserra described senior Matthew Schlenhardt as a player who typically draws multiple gasps from the stands for his hard hits on defense. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 González-Nasser draws from her own experience as a location scout in the film, which premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 For decades, the Smithsonian Institution, which draws some 15 million visitors every year to its assemblage of 21 museums — bounty that has no real global peer — has managed to stay mostly above the political fray. — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026 As the confrontation draws the attention of several people nearby, at least three drivers pull into the nearby parking lot and exit their vehicles, joining other bystanders, some recording. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 The site near the Spanish border draws millions of pilgrims annually, including sick and disabled believers hoping for a cure from the famed spring water in the Lourdes grotto. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The highest number of deaths appeared to be concentrated around Chitwan, per The Hindu, an area that draws travelers to explore its rich wildlife. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 In almost every Spider-Man story, Peter Parker draws a hard line between the two halves of his life. — Nicole Dubois, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 At first a single-day affair, the celebration has quickly grown into a weekend-long extravaganza that draws tens of thousands of people — along with some of the show's cast members — to Brighton. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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This clear affection for the source material is simultaneously one of A Different World’s biggest draws and, at least initially, one of its more worrisome hurdles. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 Man United has struggled early in this EPL season, sitting 12th in the 20-team table after securing one win and a pair of draws during its first five matches. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Now Catalonia, the northeast region of Spain counting on Barcelona as its capital, accounts for a very significant chunk of the Spanish films playing this year’s San Sebastián Festival, one of its principal draws. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026 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

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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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The latter—which perhaps pulls inspiration from the early addiction recovery phrase used to describe the honeymoon period of sobriety—details taking ownership of letting a romantic partner down.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026
Food and drink Meals are all-inclusive, communal, and dictated by what the team pulls from the water and garden that morning.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of pulls

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The shop earns bonus points for throwing in complimentary doughnut holes which make an ideal midday treat with coffee.

— Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
My experience is that strong outreach earns nearly 25% positive responses, so content and volume matter.

— Pradeep Prasana Kanagaraj, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of earns

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The formula has a neutral pH that cleans hardwood floors and protects them from discoloration, too.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
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

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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