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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
An officer of the Alvarado Police Department drove up, got out of his car, and drew his weapon.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
Garcia drew criticism for not calling a strike on a 2-2 pitch from the Padres’ Mark Langston to the Yankees’ Tino Martinez in the 1998 World Series opener, and Martinez hit a tiebreaking grand slam on the next offering that sparked the Yankees to a four-game sweep.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Deiver was released a day after ICE freed another child whose case drew widespread attention following a video call with Accurso.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
But that number still drew the attention of Senate Budget and Taxation Chair Guy Guzzone (D-Howard) and House Ways and Means Chair Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery).
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
The announcement drew a range of reactions online.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The post drew more than 91 million views.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Bonta’s lawsuit drew praise from environmental groups, which said Wright’s order to resume pumping — and Sable’s move to do so last week — were unlawful.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Brown drew one on a fadeaway jumper over De’Anthony Melton, and Tatum drew another while driving on Draymond Green.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
Garcia drew criticism for not calling a strike on a 2-2 pitch from the Padres’ Mark Langston to the Yankees’ Tino Martinez in the 1998 World Series opener, and Martinez hit a tiebreaking grand slam on the next offering that sparked the Yankees to a four-game sweep.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Deiver was released a day after ICE freed another child whose case drew widespread attention following a video call with Accurso.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
But that number still drew the attention of Senate Budget and Taxation Chair Guy Guzzone (D-Howard) and House Ways and Means Chair Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery).
—Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
The announcement drew a range of reactions online.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The post drew more than 91 million views.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Bonta’s lawsuit drew praise from environmental groups, which said Wright’s order to resume pumping — and Sable’s move to do so last week — were unlawful.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Brown drew one on a fadeaway jumper over De’Anthony Melton, and Tatum drew another while driving on Draymond Green.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew
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The leader of Denmark's Social Democrats, Mette Frederiksen, is pictured on the street at Nytorv in Aalborg, on March 24, 2026 during the parliamentary election in Denmark.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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The nine-year-old, known as Wolfie, was pictured making a handmade card in a photo shared by his mother, Dara Huang.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Mar. 2026
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The prosecutor said Abril confronted the couple, at which point James MacEgan was shot and killed, before Abril grabbed MacEgan’s wife and pulled her into the creek.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Third in growth from 2020 to 2025, Iredell County pulled just ahead of Lancaster County for the highest single-year growth rate.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The clip, shared by her owner, shows the golden retriever—now named Kaiko—settling into a bedroom on what was described as her very first night living indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The original Broadway production earned three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has delighted global audiences with its irreverent humor, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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That ménage à trois has earned them further entry into an even more elite world, which appeals to both of their desires to move up the social ladder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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While the iron catalyst must be removed after processing, the method yields more graphite and is financially viable, according to techno-economic analysis published in Bioresource Technology.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The grand jury’s report can include recommending someone be removed from office.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Instead, officials said he was moved to a mobile home in Dania Beach that was owned by an associate of Shlafman while the condo was cleaned and remodeled, and ID Investors paid $20,000 to stop foreclosure on the Hollywood property, the affidavit said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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But many tech firms have cleaned house following the hiring craze.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Old timers can recall when clockwork storms pounded in the summer and drizzled in the winter.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The fort stood high above the river, where fearsome artillery was able to turn back the Union gunboats that had pounded low-lying Fort Henry into submission.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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Graphic design firm Ashton Design sketched the design of the video board and clock that now sits at Camden Yards in Baltimore.—
Mary Eber,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Researchers at the Community Service Society and elsewhere have already sketched out some possible plans forward to help more people stay covered.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Drew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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