1
2
as in pulled
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in described
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in earned
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in removed
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in cleaned
to take the internal organs out of
hated the thought of having to pluck and draw a goose before cooking it
Synonyms & Similar Words
7
as in pounded
to shape with a hammer
drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drew
The officer drew his gun and fired five times at Allen, who fell to the ground and was restrained by law enforcement, according to the filing.
—
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Was there a specific moment that first drew you into dinner rituals?
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Her page drew more than a million views within the first three days, with several items selling out.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The program drew attention after Libs of TikTok shared a university email about the training on X, criticizing the initiative and calling for the school to be defunded.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But that business drew scrutiny after state reports of 31 sloth deaths in its warehouse facility came to light.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
In a 6-3 ruling, the court struck down a Louisiana map that drew a new Black-majority district.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The speech drew bipartisan acclaim.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
But Williams drew the roadway that Harris used to get up there, which is her big contribution to American music.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Was there a specific moment that first drew you into dinner rituals?
—Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Her page drew more than a million views within the first three days, with several items selling out.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The program drew attention after Libs of TikTok shared a university email about the training on X, criticizing the initiative and calling for the school to be defunded.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But that business drew scrutiny after state reports of 31 sloth deaths in its warehouse facility came to light.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
In a 6-3 ruling, the court struck down a Louisiana map that drew a new Black-majority district.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The speech drew bipartisan acclaim.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
But Williams drew the roadway that Harris used to get up there, which is her big contribution to American music.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew
Verb
-
Above, the cheerful pair are pictured upon arrival at Parliament Hill for a Canada Day celebration on July 1.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
-
An earlier cut of the film did end in 1993 and addressed the allegations, but that ending had to be scrapped due to a clause in a legal settlement with an accuser that stipulated he could never be pictured or mentioned in a dramatization of Jackson’s life.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
That’s when Talley allegedly pulled the pistol out from under a blanket, shooting one officer in the face and a second in the chin, authorities said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
-
The Dodgers pulled within 2-1 in the eighth inning when Freddie Freeman singled with one out to put runners on the corners and Smith delivered an RBI single to right field off of right-hander Michael Petersen.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Angels shortstop Zach Neto did precisely what Cora described.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Evelyn, a migrant from the Philippines who slept in the bus station with her children during the war, described how, in an industry as intimate as caregiving, working with elderly people who struggle to make it to a shelter, workers can feel pressured to stay in the building during an attack.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Bermudez earned her law degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and has been a member of the state bar since 2005.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Zuhn earned All-SEC honors each of the past two seasons and shared the 2025 SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy (top blocker in the SEC) with Alabama’s Kadyn Proctor.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The plane returned to the gate and the passenger was removed, according to Delta, which apologized to customers for the experience and delay.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Items of value, particularly smaller things that could be easily removed or concealed, should always be carried in person or within carry-on bags.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Angels have been on a road trip all week but a team spokesman said Tuesday that the stand has been cleaned and will be reinspected ahead of a homestand that begins Friday against the New York Mets.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
-
The Hyundai, when detectives looked at it, appeared to have been recently cleaned, according to the court document.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The updraft knifed through the building, whose inhabitants were already suffering without heat or power for much of the winter as Russia pounded Ukraine’s energy system.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The glass began to sway as fans pounded on it in excitement and then gave way, with pieces raining on Smith.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Planners razed coconut plantations, sketched marina slips and golf courses, and ordained where tourists would sleep, eat, and jet ski.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Chris sketched a picture of the cell — a tiny space that closes in around him day by day.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Drew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
