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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
Major League Baseball drew a line when players wrote Bible verses on their Pride hats.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Without the money, the town drew a hard line, threatening to withhold the necessary licensing needed for Gillette Stadium and Kraft Sports Entertainment LLC to host World Cup games in the town.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 17 June 2026
To deliver on that brief, 2id drew inspiration from the country setting and crafted a scheme layered with rich colors, comfortable furnishings, and glints of glamour.
—Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Marsh walked and stole second before Bryce Harper drew a walk.
—Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Before that, John Russo was city manager from 2015 to 2018, when he was terminated after his high pay drew scrutiny and led to then-Mayor Rusty Bailey filing a lawsuit against the city.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
The interaction drew laughs from the group.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
But the project drew increasing scrutiny from residents after preliminary designs were released in November.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
The case drew national attention and brought out dozens of people to the courthouse daily during the trial to protest in support of, and against, Karmelo Anthony.
—Shawna Mizelle, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Without the money, the town drew a hard line, threatening to withhold the necessary licensing needed for Gillette Stadium and Kraft Sports Entertainment LLC to host World Cup games in the town.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 17 June 2026
To deliver on that brief, 2id drew inspiration from the country setting and crafted a scheme layered with rich colors, comfortable furnishings, and glints of glamour.
—Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Marsh walked and stole second before Bryce Harper drew a walk.
—Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Before that, John Russo was city manager from 2015 to 2018, when he was terminated after his high pay drew scrutiny and led to then-Mayor Rusty Bailey filing a lawsuit against the city.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
The interaction drew laughs from the group.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026
But the project drew increasing scrutiny from residents after preliminary designs were released in November.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
The case drew national attention and brought out dozens of people to the courthouse daily during the trial to protest in support of, and against, Karmelo Anthony.
—Shawna Mizelle, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew
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Senate Republican Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, is pictured on the Illinois Senate floor in May 2026.—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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So, too, did his paintings of lovers and friends that quietly expanded what could be pictured and celebrated in modern art.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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In a lot of cases, Earth’s gravity probably captured these objects and pulled them in, adding them to its growing bulk.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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The Telegraph reports that the artist pulled a Russian flag from his pants and threw it in a trash can.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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The other report described four cases of tetanus in children in four different states — Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin — all occurring in 2024.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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At the center of KeyBanc’s hesitation is Starship, the giant reusable rocket that Musk, the CEO, has described as critical to the future of satellite deployment, deep-space exploration and, eventually, colonization of Mars.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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New Zealand earned its first point in the World Cup since 2010 with a draw against Iran.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Daveigh launched her career with several starring roles in films like the American dub of Spirited Away, Lilo & Stitch, Donnie Darko and The Ring — the last of which earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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As he was handcuffed and removed from the courtroom, spectators erupted in cheers and applause, according to footage from the courtroom.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys players, and coaches, all love the changes recently made to AT&T Stadium, and come August, the name will go back to its original, the grass will be replaced by a synthetic, and expect the tint in the windows to be removed, too.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Remote Controls, Light Switches, and Electronics Television remotes, gaming controllers, keyboards, and other electronics are touched constantly but may rarely get cleaned.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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After removing the tick, the bite area should be cleaned with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or another antiseptic.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The young activist has relentlessly pounded Espaillat as a moderate on Israel and an uninspiring fixture of the Democratic establishment.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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The grand slam could prove to be one of the Sox’s biggest clutch hits of the season after they were pounded in the first two games of the Yankees series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Staring down the company suggestion box at LA Gear, 19-year-old D’Wayne Edwards sketched a sneaker on a 3-by-5 notecard, signed his name and dropped it in the box.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Spanish graphic designer, illustrator and sculptor, Peret, sketched the brand’s first logo, while architect Tonet Sunyer designed the first Desigual store in Ibiza’s port in 1986, a moment the brand is now celebrating 40 years later.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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“Drew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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