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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
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Instead, writer-directors Raviv Ullman and Greg Yagolnitzer’s debut feature draws its title from the simple action of pulling a dead-weight object along the ground or floor.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The teacher draws a tightrope separating two dimensions with an acrobat occupying the space above the tightrope, and a flea, who is able to walk both above and below the tightrope.
—Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Sodium draws fluid into the digestive tract, leading to swelling and bloating.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Baseball’s richest rivalry still draws national fascination.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Her résumé draws the interest of Anima Technologies (whose headquarters are played by a striking 21st-century building on the Bard College campus).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The city draws more than 7 million tourists annually, many of whom return for the food, history, and beaches.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The family draws inspiration from beloved Southern desserts and customer suggestions, baking mix-ins from scratch and folding them into cream that really couldn’t be fresher.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Expo One of the Austin Convention Center’s biggest draws for SXSW has been its sheer space, with a large portion of the building dedicated each year to the festival’s tech and international expo.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
More than 9 million viewers watched Colorado’s season opener against TCU in 2023, and the Buffaloes were one of the sport’s biggest draws.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Most Mars fans will be interested primarily in him performing his deep catalog of hits; these songs sound well-suited to slot in amongst his more classic material, but unlikely to become draws of their own.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
One of the main draws of the new property will, of course, be its location.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The 45-year-old Williams, who has lost her last eight WTA matches, received a wild card into the singles and doubles draws for the tournament in the Southern California desert.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In the faceoff circle, Nick Foligno has won a little more than 49% of his draws this season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
The 45-year-old Williams, who has lost her last eight WTA matches, received a wild card into the singles and doubles draws for the tournament in the Southern California desert.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The glamorous restaurant, which opened in 1984 near Harrod’s, draws the wealthy and the famous for classic Italian cuisine and an upbeat, energetic vibe.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Instead, writer-directors Raviv Ullman and Greg Yagolnitzer’s debut feature draws its title from the simple action of pulling a dead-weight object along the ground or floor.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
The teacher draws a tightrope separating two dimensions with an acrobat occupying the space above the tightrope, and a flea, who is able to walk both above and below the tightrope.
—Valerie Greene, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Sodium draws fluid into the digestive tract, leading to swelling and bloating.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Baseball’s richest rivalry still draws national fascination.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Her résumé draws the interest of Anima Technologies (whose headquarters are played by a striking 21st-century building on the Bard College campus).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The city draws more than 7 million tourists annually, many of whom return for the food, history, and beaches.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The family draws inspiration from beloved Southern desserts and customer suggestions, baking mix-ins from scratch and folding them into cream that really couldn’t be fresher.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
History and nature are the main draws at this 3-mile barrier island that's known for being a sister destination to Savannah (located just 30 minutes away).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Expo One of the Austin Convention Center’s biggest draws for SXSW has been its sheer space, with a large portion of the building dedicated each year to the festival’s tech and international expo.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
More than 9 million viewers watched Colorado’s season opener against TCU in 2023, and the Buffaloes were one of the sport’s biggest draws.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Most Mars fans will be interested primarily in him performing his deep catalog of hits; these songs sound well-suited to slot in amongst his more classic material, but unlikely to become draws of their own.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
One of the main draws of the new property will, of course, be its location.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The 45-year-old Williams, who has lost her last eight WTA matches, received a wild card into the singles and doubles draws for the tournament in the Southern California desert.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In the faceoff circle, Nick Foligno has won a little more than 49% of his draws this season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
The 45-year-old Williams, who has lost her last eight WTA matches, received a wild card into the singles and doubles draws for the tournament in the Southern California desert.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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The LeMans pulls to a halt right where the camera can look through the open passenger window.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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About a minute later, the officer reaches in the vehicle, pulls the woman out and takes her to the ground.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gourd-Mercado describes it as an exploration of the future of storytelling for Palestinian filmmakers — those based in Gaza, those in the diaspora, those born elsewhere but shaped by their identity.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Breakout voice skips the commentary Parnas, who describes himself as an independent reporter, had a breakout year in 2025.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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By comparison, an FDNY firefighter earns $45,196 right out of the FDNY Academy and can earn around $110,000 after five years.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The winner earns an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mechanical thinning removes smaller trees and brush so forests are less crowded.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fazio was shown how to use the grayscale mode on his phone, which removes the color, turning the screen to black-and-white.—
Meg Oliver,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This will prevent things from getting out of hand, making your deep cleans much more manageable.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The facility, which would be a double unit, cleans after each use and deep cleans every hour, and is set to be open year-round.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pascal forges an ex-studio chief’s knowledge, relationships, and favors into big-budget commercial pictures.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the Texas Hill Country following the Civil War, 14-year-old Travis is left in charge of the family ranch when his father goes on a long cattle drive and soon forges a reluctant bond with a wandering yellow dog.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Concerns center on Azizi’s ties to regional leaders and the scale of Nation Media’s operations, which employ hundreds of journalists across television, radio, and print in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.—
Vivianne Wandera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even Azerbaijan, a Muslim country neighboring Iran that has forged close ties with Israel, has come under assault.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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