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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in to clean
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 tie
a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other
the game ended in a draw
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as in attraction
something that attracts interest
city leaders hoped that the new waterfront development would be a big draw for tourists
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as in pull
the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force
took a draw on his cigarette and immediately started coughing
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Recent Examples of draw
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025
The main festival drew 24,462 visitors across its eight-day run.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
For the second year in a row, the Head-Royce boys got a tough draw.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The mini-tour, titled No Bandwidth: One Man, One Night, Three Decades of Hits, will draw from his work with Tony!
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025
The main festival drew 24,462 visitors across its eight-day run.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
Now, back at the fortress that is Estadio da Luz, Benfica will look to capitalize on their lead and ensure their name is in the draw for the last 16.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
For the second year in a row, the Head-Royce boys got a tough draw.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw
Verb
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Elon Musk speaks next to President Donald Trump, not pictured, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
12 Feb. 2025
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The whole world pictures the Lakers rollin’ right now.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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Omoto took the stand last week to describe the day the threat was received and the police presence that was brought to the campus as a result.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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One colleague described it as the off-road Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which is a better comparison than any of the more obvious candidates.—
Charlie Roxburghe,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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It’s become a popular bit of internet lore that Mickey is technically the first non-human to win an Oscar.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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In this challenge, Lete chose to coach her team from a place of integrity and sportsmanship and as a result, wound up winning — despite her team finishing with one case less than CK’s team.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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The fossil fuel industry, which includes petrochemical manufacturers, donated heavily to Mr. Trump, who campaigned on a pledge to remove regulations that add to their costs.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The survey found that 57 percent are unaware that these screenings can prevent colorectal cancer by removing precancerous polyps.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Moisten the disposable sheets with water and a gentle cleaning agent like Dawn dish soap, then use the DIY wet wipes to clean countertops or messy faces.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the wisdom of a broad perspective isn’t confined to the cleaning aisle or personal care.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Director Brittany Burch has forged a production very much in the Gift Theatre tradition of immersive daring, although that company’s bigger current home at Filament Theatre allows for more expansive experimentation.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Predictably, secret alliances are formed, surprising bonds are forged and betrayals, well, are an everyday occurrence.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Burgess has deep ties to the region and, like Bryant, would be a familiar name to the fan base.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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However, a 10-2 burst to start the third quarter turned a 67-59 game into a 69-69 tie.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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