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drawn

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verb

past participle of draw
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as in pictured
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface see if you can draw the bowl of fruit

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as in pulled
to cause to follow by applying steady force on draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us

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as in cleaned
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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Recent Examples of drawn
Adjective
Like many, the author grew up more drawn to Cinderella's happily-ever-after with her prince. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026 At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees. Eva Andersen, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The link held even after accounting for traditional risk factors, though the strength varied by racial and ethnic group, a gap researchers say still needs further study before firm conclusions can be drawn about why. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 Still, even such deployments have drawn scrutiny, with some on social media criticizing the film’s AI usage and deriding the movie’s quality. Corbin Bolies, Variety, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn
Adjective
  • Prior to its closure in 2020, the Surrey operated as a union hotel for decades, with nearly 100 union- represented employees—many of them women, immigrants, and people of color.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Not pictured, the curling barrels work well too—although, admittedly, having to change out barrels to switch airflow directions is a pet peeve of mine.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Cape Verde almost pulled the biggest upset in World Cup history.
    Rod Beard, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • Garibay’s one-handed save denied Jonathan Ricketts a sure goal in the 64th minute, and Moon pulled a 30-yard opportunity off a poor corner kick clearance just wide left.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
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  • One person, described only as a male, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to fire officials.
    Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Investigators previously described the suspect as a man, but during a news conference on Friday, prosecutors said Berezovsk was allegedly dressed as a man during the package bomb attack.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Two seasons later, Dryer earned his one and only Pro Bowl nod.
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Will Richard does all of the little things With the regular Warriors squad, Will Richard earned his minutes by doing all of the unglamorous things on the court.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • If a shrub is causing safety issues, is diseased, or is causing damage to structures, it should be removed.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • The New York Post also confirmed the suspension earlier on Saturday, citing internal police documents that state Scheublin was removed from his position on Tuesday, June 30.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
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  • Trash Cans Yes, garbage cans should be cleaned, but few people remember to add them to the chore list.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • Use pet-safe cleaners and skip harsh chemicals Dog toys cannot be cleaned with just any chemical, as some can be harmful to your pets’ health.
    Taneia Surles, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The two previously forged a bond while spending time together in London during the pandemic in 2020.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • So Continental Army leadership forged ahead on the last, short, dark day of 1775.
    Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

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“Drawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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