draw in
verb
drew in; drawn in; drawing in; draws in
1
a
: to draw to an end
the day drew in
b
: to shorten seasonally
the evenings are already drawing in
2
: to become more cautious or economical
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Large fans draw in oxygen to fuel the fire and vent hot air, while steel rollers tamp out embers.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
What time is the next Mega Millions drawing in Arizona?
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025
For instance, after a strong shift by John Tavares’ line procured the Leafs an offensive-zone draw in the first period on Tuesday night, Berube turned not to Matthews’ line to close the deal but to the trio of Sammy Blais, Steven Lorentz and Max Domi.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
Chocolate Brown The cocoa shade of Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Brun Bistre that drew in Louise and fellow musician Vegas is setting the tone.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
What time is the next Mega Millions drawing in Arizona?
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025
For instance, after a strong shift by John Tavares’ line procured the Leafs an offensive-zone draw in the first period on Tuesday night, Berube turned not to Matthews’ line to close the deal but to the trio of Sammy Blais, Steven Lorentz and Max Domi.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
Chocolate Brown The cocoa shade of Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Brun Bistre that drew in Louise and fellow musician Vegas is setting the tone.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for draw in
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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