draw (off)

verb

Definition of draw (off)next
as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely drew off the fat from the top of the drippings

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw (off)
  1. drain
  2. pump
  3. suck
Verb
  • Cornell said the next step is to drain the New Glenn rocket of its fuel.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
  • And, if more private schools did open in rural areas, that would drain enrollment from public schools that often served as centers of the community.
    Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of drain
Verb
  • The Bruins solved that issue against the Leafs by pumping four past Joseph Woll.
    Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Before long a crew arrived at my home and a cement truck (holding up traffic on Saint Paul Street) was pumping tons of concrete through a little window that had served as a coal chute.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of pump
Verb
  • That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.
    National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
Definition of suck
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Thesaurus Entries Near draw (off)

drawn up

draw (off)

draw on

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“Draw (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20%28off%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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