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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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Cenote Encantado, located in the jungle off the southern end of the Hotel Zone, draws locals and in-the-know visitors for its expansive size and multiple access points.
—Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
What draws the vampires to the juke joint?
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
As the vehicle begins to move forward, another officer standing near the front driver's side draws his gun and fires multiple times.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
The sleek, tapered shape draws the eye downward, creating a streamlined look that flatters your figure.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Ross, now at the front driver’s side of the SUV, draws his gun.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
Here's where to look and what to expect as the gas giant draws closest to Earth around opposition.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The nurse draws it up, the doctor gives a heads-up to the parent, and the shot happens before the family leaves.
—Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
There have been stingy draws, a high-scoring draw and a couple of Elland Road hidings, but this was Daniel Farke’s Leeds unshackled, intoxicated, for good and bad, by the same icy Tyneside air which made Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle United sides so iconic.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
While kitchen and landscaping tend to be two big draws for attendees, show guests can find interior design inspiration, windows and doors, alternative energy exhibits and vendors, hot tubs, builders and remodelers, home organization ideas and much more.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
And the agency expects the area will benefit from a number of events this year that will be significant draws to the area.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
To play the same numbers for consecutive draws, mark the Advance Play box.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Having played in both Kansas City, Kansas, and KCMO, the USWNT has a record of 7 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Best activities around redwoods versus sequoias Redwoods offer easy access to coastal draws, while sequoias have more small town entertainment options.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
In terms of genre, romance, anime and fantasy were the biggest draws.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
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Reports have revealed that the new system draws inspiration from the Tesla turbine, a bladeless rotary design patented by Nikola Tesla in 1913.
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But Amanyara's draws go well beyond its physical glow-up.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
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Tuffin will produce the Inspector Brant pictures through Strong Island.—
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The approach to the childhood flashbacks came from how Springsteen pictures his past.—
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Tankaneo Long Trench Coat A long trench instantly pulls any outfit together, and this one does it with a fresh, fashion-forward edge.—
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The cheese pulls everything together, giving it an extra salty and savory depth.—
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Lopez describes her daughter as an energetic, talkative child who speaks both English and Spanish.—
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Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.—
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Currently a person with a degree in accounting earns about $60,000 to start.—
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Then, the sport’s oldest rivalry earns an elevated stage, as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears square up at Soldier Field.—
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Other types of filters include activated carbon, which removes odors, chemicals, and harmful gases, and UV-C light filters, which can kill bacteria and viruses.—
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
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Not only does the sweet, honey aroma subtly linger on skin, but the soap itself effortlessly cleans away the day’s dirt and grime.—
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Then the system cleans the brushroll, and dries it at almost 200 degrees Fahrenheit.—
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Thad Cisneros is the chief of the Proud Boys’ Salt Lake City chapter who forges an unusual alliance with a Black Lives Matter activist.—
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Rain won't stop proceedings as the Tournament of Roses forges ahead with the New Year's Day tradition Thursday — its first wet parade in two decades.—
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Paramount has close ties to the White House through Ellison’s father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison.—
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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