as in sketch
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
with an economy of lines, he created a vivid drawing of the tree
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1
as in picturing
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface
see if you can draw the bowl of fruit
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2
as in pulling
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us
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3
as in describing
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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4
as in winning
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removing
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in cleaning
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 forging
to shape with a hammer
drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it
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Recent Examples of drawing
Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
With cans of spray paint in hand, the group added Bible verses and positive notes to what’s known as Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, Florida – an ever-changing local landmark that often features art, declarations of love, tributes, encouragement, drawings, insignias and more.
—Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
The new movie was written by Day-Lewis and Rowan, drawing inspiration from their real-life father-son relationship.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Did anyone win the last Powerball drawing?
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
With cans of spray paint in hand, the group added Bible verses and positive notes to what’s known as Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, Florida – an ever-changing local landmark that often features art, declarations of love, tributes, encouragement, drawings, insignias and more.
—Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
How much is the Mega Millions drawing jackpot on Tuesday, 9/19/25?
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
The new movie was written by Day-Lewis and Rowan, drawing inspiration from their real-life father-son relationship.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing
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After sharing his golf sketches on Instagram, Rivard was soon inundated with requests for golf holes.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In it, Toklas comments on his debut collection, alongside sketches by René Gruau of eight key looks.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crossing the finish line in 10th and 11th is not how either Tim Van de Velde or Carlos San Martín would have been picturing the men’s 3,000m steeplechase qualifier on Saturday.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, picturing yourself someday needing help with eating, dressing, or walking is very different from already relying on that help every day.—
Maya Cakmak,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All major indexes dipped slightly Tuesday, with tech shares such as Nvidia and Microsoft pulling back.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Good Times Oakland is pulling from a deep well of retail bottles, and has a bar for the public to sip and sup.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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People are describing empty markets, or markets where items are just cost-prohibitive and far too expensive.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
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At first, Walters feared the chicken might not survive—describing her as lethargic and depressed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And winning has become an elusive quest.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the final seconds, Torres went to kick the game-winning field goal to seal the victory for the visitors.—
Zachary McMahon,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inside the metal carry case, there’s the dermaplaning Facial Razor, complete with one handle and three durable stainless-steel blades that offer delicate precision when removing peach fuzz and dead skin cells.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps your direct manager has been cold over Slack lately, removing you from important assignments or emails.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Always dry the surface with a cloth after cleaning.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mangione has been working as an orderly in the prison, responsible for cleaning showers and common areas.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Washington has so far thwarted Beijing’s ambitions to dominate the Indo-Pacific by forging alliances and partnerships in the region.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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The global energy transition is forging ahead, fracturing old trade alliances and generating new forms of geopolitical leverage that all companies need to be more attuned to, JPMorgan believes.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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