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as in describes
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in earns
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removes
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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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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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 attractions
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 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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Recent Examples of draws
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Meantime, Ty France draws the start at first base and Gavin Sheets is in the lineup at DH, giving the Padres a bench of Song, Miguel Andujar, Nick Castellanos, Bryce Johnson and catcher Luis Campusano.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Hernandez said that Stribling has an infectious smile and personality that draws people to him.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The race, organized annually by the Newport Ocean Sailing Association, draws a mix of serious sailors in multimillion-dollar yachts, alongside weekend warriors who sail decades-old boats, with vessels ranging from small 29-footers to massive 85-foot yachts.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The new body of work draws inspiration from traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern textile practices and was developed during her 2024-2025 Fulbright research in Istanbul.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
This latest polling is being released as the 2026 election draws closer and as Republican delegates select nominees for various races at the Massachusetts GOP Convention set for Saturday at the Worcester DCU Center.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Now, lawmakers are advancing another constitutional amendment — this one targeting how Illinois draws its political maps.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The film also draws explicit parallels with human conflict.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
What to do nearby The hotel’s Yorkville address gives guests a straight shot to some of Toronto’s biggest cultural draws.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Also Thursday, Espanyol lost 1-0 at Rayo Vallecano to remain winless in 2026 — with 10 losses and five draws.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Tapping into the city's riverboat gambling history at on-land casinos and attending annual festivals celebrating literature, film, and music are also big draws.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
One of its biggest recent additions is the Sobela Ocean Aquarium, which opened in 2023 and has quickly become one of the zoo’s main draws.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
So far in 2026, the team is undefeated in five matches and recently had draws against Portugal and Belgium.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Sarah Sampson scored four goals and won nine draws, Addie Vadala and Gabbie McLaughlin dropped five goals each in Austin Prep’s 18-8 NEPSAC win over Worcester Academy.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Some of Noah's songs are about them Noah’s songwriting draws from many aspects of his life, including his family experiences and childhood.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The reinterpretation of the timepieces draws from Tag Heuer’s design codes, powered by the Solargraph movement.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Meantime, Ty France draws the start at first base and Gavin Sheets is in the lineup at DH, giving the Padres a bench of Song, Miguel Andujar, Nick Castellanos, Bryce Johnson and catcher Luis Campusano.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Hernandez said that Stribling has an infectious smile and personality that draws people to him.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The race, organized annually by the Newport Ocean Sailing Association, draws a mix of serious sailors in multimillion-dollar yachts, alongside weekend warriors who sail decades-old boats, with vessels ranging from small 29-footers to massive 85-foot yachts.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The new body of work draws inspiration from traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern textile practices and was developed during her 2024-2025 Fulbright research in Istanbul.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
This latest polling is being released as the 2026 election draws closer and as Republican delegates select nominees for various races at the Massachusetts GOP Convention set for Saturday at the Worcester DCU Center.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Now, lawmakers are advancing another constitutional amendment — this one targeting how Illinois draws its political maps.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The film also draws explicit parallels with human conflict.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
With one win, two losses and two scoreless draws, the champions sit 13th in the 16-team league.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
What to do nearby The hotel’s Yorkville address gives guests a straight shot to some of Toronto’s biggest cultural draws.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Also Thursday, Espanyol lost 1-0 at Rayo Vallecano to remain winless in 2026 — with 10 losses and five draws.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Tapping into the city's riverboat gambling history at on-land casinos and attending annual festivals celebrating literature, film, and music are also big draws.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
One of its biggest recent additions is the Sobela Ocean Aquarium, which opened in 2023 and has quickly become one of the zoo’s main draws.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
So far in 2026, the team is undefeated in five matches and recently had draws against Portugal and Belgium.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Sarah Sampson scored four goals and won nine draws, Addie Vadala and Gabbie McLaughlin dropped five goals each in Austin Prep’s 18-8 NEPSAC win over Worcester Academy.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Some of Noah's songs are about them Noah’s songwriting draws from many aspects of his life, including his family experiences and childhood.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes a person opens the top of their skull to reach inside; in her painting Threading the Story Through the Eye of a Needle (circa 1974), a hand pulls a line of thread through a pupil, towing two tiny people in a boat, suggesting both sight and an idea made manifest.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Inside, tender beef meatballs sit in a bright, zippy marinara that pulls everything into focus.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Everything here earns its spot in my suitcase and helps avoid that last-minute reshuffle at the gate or worse, an unexpected overweight baggage fee.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The sport adaptive air suspension earns its keep here.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The order does not legalize marijuana for recreational or medical use under federal law, but removes it from the classification of drugs like heroin, MDMA and LSD.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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There’s a tool that eliminates the need to bend or kneel to pull up weeds, and effectively removes the entire sprout according to shoppers, preventing the same plant from popping back up all summer.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This product’s biggest highlight is its pH Power Technology, which cleans laundry using millions of micro-scrubbers that break down odors and dirt with ease.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kelly does the grocery shopping, but Lally still cleans and cooks for herself (and only takes one baby aspirin and one blood pressure pill a day).—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The three eventually work out their differences but not before Edgar turns Miles’s proto-smart-home devices against him, cancels his credit cards, and forges a criminal record for him.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Jaime Alas scores in stoppage time and El Salvador forges a 3-3 tie that ousts the United States from Olympic soccer qualifying.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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But a legal case against Moya could expose ties between her party and Mexico’s cartels, kneecapping her domestic standing.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many of us have longstanding ties to both the Barn and the Ridgefield community.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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