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as in pulled
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 described
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in cleaned
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 pounded
to shape with a hammer
drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it
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Recent Examples of drew
Though Predator proved a smash success at the box office and drew positive notices for Schwarzenegger, the actor and former California governor didn't return for a sequel or other franchise film until Killer of Killers 38 years later.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The race drew national attention, as Bowman is the half brother of Vice President JD Vance.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Debs drew a little less than half as many votes in Oklahoma that year as did William Howard Taft—the White House incumbent.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
But as Election Day drew closer, their races tightened.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
While Fountain drew the Republican endorsement, Hatch carried the Democratic one, despite the fact that Easley is also a Democrat.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The embassy’s post drew criticism from some China watchers.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That retelling of the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ’s life drew inspiration from the New Testament of the Bible and Anne Catherine Emmerich’s The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Game 4 of the World Series on October 28 – where the Blue Jays drew even with the Dodgers at two games apiece – even saw Bieber face off against Ohtani in an all-Tommy John pitching contest which simply would not have been possible without the incredible advancements the surgery has allowed.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The race drew national attention, as Bowman is the half brother of Vice President JD Vance.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Debs drew a little less than half as many votes in Oklahoma that year as did William Howard Taft—the White House incumbent.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
But as Election Day drew closer, their races tightened.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
While Fountain drew the Republican endorsement, Hatch carried the Democratic one, despite the fact that Easley is also a Democrat.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The embassy’s post drew criticism from some China watchers.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That retelling of the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ’s life drew inspiration from the New Testament of the Bible and Anne Catherine Emmerich’s The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Game 4 of the World Series on October 28 – where the Blue Jays drew even with the Dodgers at two games apiece – even saw Bieber face off against Ohtani in an all-Tommy John pitching contest which simply would not have been possible without the incredible advancements the surgery has allowed.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew
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Their baby girl, Teddi, was pictured sleeping soundly in her dad's arms.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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In 1997, Stewart was pictured wearing overalls, an oversized barn jacket, and over-the-knee mud boots with her arm wrapped around the neck of a cow.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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For years, fashion companies like Ralph Lauren pulled their products from Macy’s stores to sell more of their products direct to consumers online and at their own stores.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Curran then grabbed Trantalis’ leg and pulled him to the ground, then reportedly dragged him 15 feet across the road.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The platform, best described as part creative incubator and part distribution hub, is designed for the mobile attention economy without sacrificing substance or style.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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In a phone call last spring, Kashunamiut School District Superintendent Jeanne Campbell described a host of problems related to the Chevak school's boiler and broken water pipes that impacted the fire sprinkler system.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ferguson had served as director since 2019, according to her bio on the school’s website, which has since been removed.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Self-cleaning filters act as a garbage disposal and don't have food buildup that needs to be cleaned.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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It’s covered in stretch-resistant upholstery that won’t look worn over time and can be spot cleaned.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Walpole got on the board first, scoring three seconds into the second quarter when Jack English pounded the ball into the end zone on third-and-goal from the one.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Without its dynamic starting quarterback, the Cougars were outpaced by visiting Inglewood, which pounded the rock in a 40-16 victory on Friday at Saddleback College.—
Zach Cavanagh,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The way that Gladys’ black magic operates is only lightly sketched and under-explained for the better.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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Many of the hallmarks of this longer-term occupation were taken from the blueprint Israel had first sketched out in 1956.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Drew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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