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verb

ˈdrȯ How to pronounce draw (audio)
Definition of drawnext
1
as in to picture
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface see if you can draw the bowl of fruit

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2
as in to pull
to cause to follow by applying steady force on draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us

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3
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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4
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 to forge
to shape with a hammer drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it

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draw

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noun

1
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
Verb
The Central Coast town has long been known for entirely other kinds of fields: Its flower farms supply florists and draw tourists to catch lavender, delphinium and more varieties in bloom. — Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025 The annual cleanup, coordinated by Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division, draws attention to the river’s environmental importance and helps to keep the waterway safe and clean for animals and people who enjoy swimming and water sports. — Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Dotson was injured in the first half of the 2-2 draw with Los Angeles Galaxy at Allianz Field on Saturday. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2025 Both teams came into the quarterfinal second leg tied, after playing out a 2-2 draw last week. — Ben Church, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for draw
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw
  1. picture
  2. pull
  3. describe
  4. win
  5. remove
  6. clean
  7. forge
  8. tie
Verb
  • By the end of October, Susan (pictured above at left, with Victoria Tamberrino) was testing out her cinnamon roll recipe in The NuWray’s ovens.
    — Hanna Raskin, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Another way of picturing DNA storage is as a fundamental reimagining of data—one that will open up new possibilities by allowing information to exist in new places.
    — Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of picture
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  • Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.
    — Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
  • 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
Definition of pull
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  • The former Today host described how the aftermath of her diagnosis sparked a new wave of courage.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • He’s missed six games with what has been described as a mid-body injury.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of describe
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  • Olympic Heights, which finished in fifth place in both 2023 and 2024, won the Class 2A Large Non-Tumbling Division.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Maryland had won the previous two meetings with Florida but dropped to 2-3 in the all-time series.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of win
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  • In other instances, including the president's attempt to invoke the wartime Alien Enemies Act to remove certain migrants, judges have issued temporary restraining orders that prevent enforcement of a policy, typically for 14 days, to allow for further proceedings.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
  • They were also barred from installing any software on SSA devices and ordered to remove any such software installed since the beginning of the Trump administration.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of remove
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  • Micellar water is also an excellent, gentle option for cleaning makeup brushes.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Pilot projects underway The latest solutions from Miami-Dade County to fix the polluted bay include three new projects to improve infrastructure — all different variations on advanced filters to clean dirty street water.
    — Courtney Heath, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of clean
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  • And each chose to forge an entirely new path forward, one that would eventually lead to industry disruption and community transformation.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
  • These days, the Hall of Famer is forging a new, post-football path. ➤ Barry Sanders: Lions turnaround has been 'miraculous': Speaking of 1990s pro football icons, Sanders' electrifying runs filled highlight reels.
    — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of forge
Noun
  • San Fernando 11, Kennedy 4: The Tigers broke a 4-4 tie with seven runs in the ninth inning for the Valley Mission League win.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The car that couldn’t stop struck a railroad tie and crashed upside-down into the pond off Ardendale Road.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of tie

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