draw in
verb
drew in; drawn in; drawing in; draws in
1
a
: to draw to an end
the day drew in
b
: to shorten seasonally
the evenings are already drawing in
2
: to become more cautious or economical
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As the storm organizes, its central pressure drops quickly, strengthening winds and drawing in more moisture.
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Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
The Star’s analysis of the map indicates that Olathe and parts of Shawnee, Lenexa, and Merriam will also be drawn in.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Dec. 2025
Humectants like glycerin and aloe vera draw in moisture, while proteins and amino acids help strengthen and repair.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
The company continued to cast former teen icons, including 2000s heartthrobs Chad Michael Murray and Jesse Metcalfe, to draw in younger viewers.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025
The Star’s analysis of the map indicates that Olathe and parts of Shawnee, Lenexa, and Merriam will also be drawn in.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Dec. 2025
Humectants like glycerin and aloe vera draw in moisture, while proteins and amino acids help strengthen and repair.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
The company continued to cast former teen icons, including 2000s heartthrobs Chad Michael Murray and Jesse Metcalfe, to draw in younger viewers.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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