draws (off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of draw (off)
as in drains
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely drew off the fat from the top of the drippings

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  1. drains
  2. pumps
  3. sucks
Verb
  • Nutrient leaching when water drains out of containers and baskets adds to the problem.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • The minerals are absorbed through the skin, boosting circulation and inducing a sweat that drains away the toxins.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of drains
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  • At Royal Ascot in June, Camilla closed the meeting in sand suede Eliot Zed pumps with a bespoke honey heel after three consecutive days in Chanel.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • This places extra strain on the heart, which pumps harder to keep up with demand.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of pumps
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  • Not the layoffs, the mergers, the rampant unemployment, and the fear that comes with it — all of that and more unreservedly sucks.
    — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 9 July 2026
  • Which is why Rhaenyra stumbling during her first days on the job really sucks as a Team Black truther.
    — The Editors, Vulture, 3 July 2026
Definition of sucks
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“Draws (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20%28off%29. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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