draws 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of draw
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as in pictures
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface see if you can draw the bowl of fruit

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as in pulls
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 cleans
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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draws

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noun

plural of draw
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as in ties
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 tugs
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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Verb
  • But the major bowl games allow locker room access, which pulls back the curtain (literally) on what a team is really like when no one is watching.
    Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • At the end of each show, members from the audience get to sit in a big red chair and try to tell an anecdote before Norton, or a guest, pulls a lever that flips them backward.
    Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
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  • This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Police Department describes Rise as a unique program that provides an opportunity for participants to give back to the community through community service while embracing accountability and growth.
    Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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  • Dylan earns the only two new entries on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart this week, though there are quite a few comebacks.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Less of a reboot than a shameless do-over, Marc Webb's first Spider-Man film tells a more protracted origin story, with half the fun and twice the self-importance (the film earns a rare dead-dad hat trick).
    Darren Franich, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles Obviously, the best way to avoid hangovers is to not drink at all, but if a celebratory sip is unavoidable this season, Myers recommends staying hydrated with water and electrolytes, getting extra sleep and taking charcoal, which binds to and removes toxins from the body.
    Emily Burns, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • While the planning effort seeks to replace the existing 2008 master plan with something transformational, the district is not eliminating any of its current attractions or activities anytime soon.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to the rides and attractions, a 500-room hotel and a retail, dining and entertainment complex are also planned for the new location.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Little portrays Deputy Brent, Dana’s closest confidant on the force.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
  • King So portrays May Tao, a local journalist with a healthy distrust of the Wausau Police who harbors big secrets of her own.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • Now, a visiting team that wins at Old Trafford is no surprise in 2024.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Gi-hun wins, but doesn't feel like a winner By the last game, only Gi-hun, Sang-woo and their ally Sae-byeok (Hoyeon), a North Korean defector with a little brother to care for, are left alive.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • As Kosovo carves out its place on the international cultural map, this landmark is sure to play a vital role in shaping the future narrative of the nation.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Trail Ridge Road carves a 48-mile path through the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park, connecting the gateway towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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