DREW Synonyms: 210 Similar and Opposite Words

drew

verb

Definition of drew

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 The post drew a record number of comments and shares for Levi’s. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026 The primary focus will be on manager Thomas Tuchel, the German perfectionist who drew the ire of his nation after being critical of the Three Lions’ performance in the quarterfinal win over Norway. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 The pool down below drew me in, however, with sun loungers for long afternoons and a QR code system that lets guests order drinks without leaving their spot. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Late in the first half, Michael Owen dribbled into the box and drew a penalty kick. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026 Chef Galice Ryan drew inspiration from the Black Label Burger at New York’s Minetta Tavern. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 During our next interview, Pissenem took a new page of graph paper and drew a skinny rectangle. — Max Marshall, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026 Lloyd Webber’s latest missive drew both praise and brickbats from commenters and Instagram followers. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 July 2026 Last year, OpenAI’s Sora 2 video tool drew outrage in Hollywood after users conjured up dead celebrities without their estates’ consent. — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew

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That was the case for the family of Lê Thị Xuân and Yoshiharu Shimizu (whose Vietnamese name is Nguyễn Văn Đức), who had two sons and one daughter, pictured above.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The England international was instead pictured on a training bike at Manchester City, with his loan move having expired at the start of the month.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of pictured

Verb

Conine waited on a full-count changeup with one out in the fifth and pulled it over the fence in right-center field for a 1-0 lead.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
His hair is pulled back in a knot, and his spear is aimed at something under the surface of the water.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of pulled

Verb

Film Independent President Juan Devis described the evolution as a deliberate break from legacy recognition toward something more active.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Deoleo, the maker of household olive oil brands such as Bertolli and Carbonell, previously described the three-year window from 2022 to 2024 as one of the most challenging periods in the sector's history.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of described

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The fourth star and a fairytale send off for Lionel Messi earned through lots of grit, fighting spirit and a bit of magic evaporated into the East Rutherford, New Jersey, air.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Lamine Yamal’s young brother earned a roar from the crowd when he was shown on the big screen with his parents.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of earned

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At the same time, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s vast economic reforms sparked high inflation after fuel subsidies were removed three years ago and the currency was devalued.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
In Utah, a yearlong audit of voter registration released in May found 27 noncitizens who were removed from voter rolls out of more than 2 million voters.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of removed

Verb

On Friday, the health department released a list of 31 buildings where the bacteria was detected, and said 19 of them had already drained, cleaned and disinfected their cooling towers.

— Katie Houlis, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Tolbert warns that food storage containers with lids should be cleaned regularly to prevent contamination from dust mites and other parasites, especially before refilling.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of cleaned

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In IconArrows pointing outwards RANDOM, BUT INTERESTING Russia’s energy infrastructure continues to get pounded by Ukrainian drones.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Heavy rain pounded Kerrville early Thursday, July 16, as the National Weather Service warned of catastrophic flash flooding in parts of Texas Hill Country.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of pounded

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Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
Answers will be revealed and futures will be sketched out during this weekend’s ceremony.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 26 June 2026