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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
New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
In Telluride, demand is still led by part-time residents, particularly at the luxury level, but the way those homes are being used is evolving as Telluride’s appeal draws residents to extend their time.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Creatively, the collection draws heavily from the brand’s archives.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Written and directed by Cook, the short draws inspiration from the true story of the Edinburgh Seven, the first women to study medicine in the UK.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Reports have revealed that the new system draws inspiration from the Tesla turbine, a bladeless rotary design patented by Nikola Tesla in 1913.
—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
Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
Those scores are tallied across the past five seasons to determine the ‘strongest’ and ‘weakest’ sides in the tournament, which helps to balance the draws before the competition begins.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The Lancers enter the second round of league with three draws.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The next two games were draws, the second a clean sheet.
—Steve Goldberg, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
But while Chimney Rock may be the park's namesake, the real draws here are the 404-foot-tall Hickory Nut Falls and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Last season saw the launch of Gambit and Rogue, who were also big draws, more so than season 4’s Daredevil and Angela.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
View gallery - 8 images No prizes for guessing where the Dark Vader draws its inspiration from.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
In Telluride, demand is still led by part-time residents, particularly at the luxury level, but the way those homes are being used is evolving as Telluride’s appeal draws residents to extend their time.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Creatively, the collection draws heavily from the brand’s archives.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Written and directed by Cook, the short draws inspiration from the true story of the Edinburgh Seven, the first women to study medicine in the UK.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Reports have revealed that the new system draws inspiration from the Tesla turbine, a bladeless rotary design patented by Nikola Tesla in 1913.
—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
Noun
One of the biggest draws was the Chinese school—my mom was the founder and principal.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
Those scores are tallied across the past five seasons to determine the ‘strongest’ and ‘weakest’ sides in the tournament, which helps to balance the draws before the competition begins.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The Lancers enter the second round of league with three draws.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The next two games were draws, the second a clean sheet.
—Steve Goldberg, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
But while Chimney Rock may be the park's namesake, the real draws here are the 404-foot-tall Hickory Nut Falls and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Last season saw the launch of Gambit and Rogue, who were also big draws, more so than season 4’s Daredevil and Angela.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
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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 post pictures a reflection of Spears wearing a short, white dress covered in tiny black polka dots.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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With his tree-bark rasp, Gabe raps hard as hell and pulls little storytelling tricks out of his bag.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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This pulls you inward, asking you to confront subconscious patterns, private fears and unspoken truths.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jordan describes the relationship between chef and winemaker as a constant dialogue, a feedback loop that ensures every pairing expresses the wine’s architecture, not just its flavor profile.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company describes its approach as a two-step process.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who earns between 100% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and hasn’t already signed up for CoveredCT is eligible for the special enrollment period and will receive enough state assistance to make up for all of their expiring federal assistance.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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The index’s current value of 108—as of December—means that the average family earns 108% of the income needed to qualify for a mortgage to buy the average home.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Historic specialist Wacoal introduced the Flawless line, with new technologies like ultrasound bonding, which removes the need for glue or seams, and its thinnest shapewear fabrics, offered in a range of forms.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Wong also recommends deep cleaning with Cafiza, a food-safe coffee detergent that cleans coffee oils off equipment safely.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
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An Indian farmer cleans solar panels on his land, used to power a water pump and irrigation system for crops in Solawata, Rajasthan, India.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Subscribe today When the most populous nation on Earth forges a trade deal with a bloc that comprises nearly 15% of the world’s GDP, the ramifications will be widespread — and not just in monetary terms.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China, the first trip by a British prime minister in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting bilateral ties.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Golov said Israel’s long-term objective should not be reducing ties with Washington, but deepening them.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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