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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 described
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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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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as in pounded
to shape with a hammer
drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it
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Recent Examples of drew
That includes Algeria, which drew its last match in KC to advance.
—
Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Wiley's death drew national attention and prompted demonstrations in Senatobia, a small city in northern Mississippi about 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The board’s near-unanimous endorsement of Bell was also a stunning outcome for an acrimonious hiring process that drew scrutiny from high-ranking GOP officials all the way up to the White House.
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Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Morocco's 2022 semifinal team drew mostly from its diaspora across Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, a rising trend.
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Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
Elsewhere in Northern California, fans caught the end of the game at watch parties, like one at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium that drew thousands, or from other sporting events.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The three-game series had a season-high attendance of 105,214, besting the three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in May that drew 82,799.
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Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
Police said Houston entered his ex-girlfriend’s home and drew a gun.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
The controversy drew a large turnout at Tuesday's school board meeting, where more than 60 people signed up to speak.
—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Wiley's death drew national attention and prompted demonstrations in Senatobia, a small city in northern Mississippi about 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The board’s near-unanimous endorsement of Bell was also a stunning outcome for an acrimonious hiring process that drew scrutiny from high-ranking GOP officials all the way up to the White House.
—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Morocco's 2022 semifinal team drew mostly from its diaspora across Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, a rising trend.
—
Michael Morris,
Time,
1 July 2026
Elsewhere in Northern California, fans caught the end of the game at watch parties, like one at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium that drew thousands, or from other sporting events.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The three-game series had a season-high attendance of 105,214, besting the three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in May that drew 82,799.
—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 June 2026
Police said Houston entered his ex-girlfriend’s home and drew a gun.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
The controversy drew a large turnout at Tuesday's school board meeting, where more than 60 people signed up to speak.
—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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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.
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Cape Verde almost pulled the biggest upset in World Cup history.
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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.
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One person, described only as a male, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to fire officials.
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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.
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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If a shrub is causing safety issues, is diseased, or is causing damage to structures, it should be removed.
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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.
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Heavy spills or splatters should always be cleaned right away.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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Dansby Swanson hit three home runs, including a grand slam, Michael Conforto homered twice and the Chicago Cubs pounded the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday.
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Over a period of more than an hour, according to police reports and Sebold’s memoir, the assailant bludgeoned Sebold with his fists, pounded her skull into the brick and choked her.
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Answers will be revealed and futures will be sketched out during this weekend’s ceremony.
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Spanish graphic designer, illustrator and sculptor, Peret, sketched the brand’s first logo, while architect Tonet Sunyer designed the first Desigual store in Ibiza’s port in 1986, a moment the brand is now celebrating 40 years later.
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“Drew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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