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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 includes Algeria, which drew its last match in KC to advance.
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Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Wiley's death drew national attention and prompted demonstrations in Senatobia, a small city in northern Mississippi about 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The board’s near-unanimous endorsement of Bell was also a stunning outcome for an acrimonious hiring process that drew scrutiny from high-ranking GOP officials all the way up to the White House.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Morocco's 2022 semifinal team drew mostly from its diaspora across Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, a rising trend.
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Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
Elsewhere in Northern California, fans caught the end of the game at watch parties, like one at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium that drew thousands, or from other sporting events.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The three-game series had a season-high attendance of 105,214, besting the three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in May that drew 82,799.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
Police said Houston entered his ex-girlfriend’s home and drew a gun.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
The controversy drew a large turnout at Tuesday's school board meeting, where more than 60 people signed up to speak.
—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Wiley's death drew national attention and prompted demonstrations in Senatobia, a small city in northern Mississippi about 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The board’s near-unanimous endorsement of Bell was also a stunning outcome for an acrimonious hiring process that drew scrutiny from high-ranking GOP officials all the way up to the White House.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Morocco's 2022 semifinal team drew mostly from its diaspora across Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, a rising trend.
—
Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
Elsewhere in Northern California, fans caught the end of the game at watch parties, like one at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium that drew thousands, or from other sporting events.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The three-game series had a season-high attendance of 105,214, besting the three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in May that drew 82,799.
—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
Police said Houston entered his ex-girlfriend’s home and drew a gun.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
The controversy drew a large turnout at Tuesday's school board meeting, where more than 60 people signed up to speak.
—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Not pictured, the curling barrels work well too—although, admittedly, having to change out barrels to switch airflow directions is a pet peeve of mine.
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After the network successfully pulled together a motley crew of Real Housewives offspring and their Manhattan socialite friends last year, the gang is back for a second season in the city.
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Arraez pulled a 1-1 curveball from the Athletics’ Aaron Civale off the top of his right foot and collapsed to the ground in pain.
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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.
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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.
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday.
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Despite initially playing through the pain, Arraez was removed from the game before the top of the fifth inning.
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Heavy spills or splatters should always be cleaned right away.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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As the storms pounded the area, Bartlett and Hanover Park were hit especially hard, with 3-inch tree limbs reported down in Bartlett.
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West Germany, arrogant attitude adjusted, pounded Chile, 4-1.
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Answers will be revealed and futures will be sketched out during this weekend’s ceremony.
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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.
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“Drew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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