DREW Synonyms: 210 Similar and Opposite Words

drew

verb

Definition of drew next

past tense of draw

as in pictured

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 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 That effort drew strong opposition from housing advocates and tenant rights groups who championed the measure’s passage in 2022, and was ultimately referred to council committees rather than advancing. —

Teresa Liu, Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026 The film, a horror drama set in 1932, drew audiences to theaters from the start. —

Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026 Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson drew the Black Jacks of Helicopter C Combat Squadron 21. —

Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 The suspension of Global Entry, long promoted by the government as a time-saving benefit for frequent international travelers, drew swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers and industry groups. —

Hanna Park, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 The appeal drew swift backlash. —

Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 Winning has led to an attendance explosion—the team drew more than 10,000 fans for each of its last four home games after averaging 1,860 fans in its first 10. —

Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026 Enough is enough On Tuesday, residents drew a line in the sand, right at the FEC railroad tracks west of Dixie. —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026 Turnout in Mecklenburg County’s March 3 primary edged higher than the last midterm as several contentious local races and high-profile state races drew voters to the polls. —

Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026

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Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead, Orion and its service module were pictured burning under the power of what appears to be a Centaur V — the upper stage for United Launch Alliance's (ULA) new Vulcan rocket.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026