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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 report describes that authorities continued to observe the property through aerial surveillance.
    KFOX Staff, Baltimore Sun, 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
  • The Sapphire Preferred earns more on select streaming services and travel purchases that aren’t flights or hotel bookings.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 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
  • Located in the Playa Mujeres area just north of Cancun, this retreat is all about tranquility with easy access to vibrant nightlife and cultural attractions.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Located just 20 minutes from Cancun’s bustle, Paraiso (which just opened in late 2024) offers serene luxury with easy access to the Riviera Maya’s attractions.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 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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  • 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
  • But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • This little journal carves out those moments in an approachable way, with short prompts that are meant to take only a few minutes to answer but that can help bring her mind to the present and fill her with gratitude and intention.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Every year my birthday falls right before, the day after, or on Thanksgiving, my family carves out a part of the day to celebrate me.
    Macie Stump, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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