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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
The abrupt decision raised questions across federal agencies and drew attention from lawmakers and international observers.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Just a mile and a half down a country lane is Oldstead and the Black Swan, but ask about the circular walking route that Tommy’s dad drew.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
His relocation to the Hill Country in 2020 drew attention at a time when a wave of entertainment figures and tech executives were moving to the state, citing lifestyle changes.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
His first signature sneaker drew significant praise upon its release in 2023, and his second came later than is typically expected with a fall 2025 release.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
His Super Bowl show drew 128 million viewers.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The San Francisco Giants’ announcement of the same giveaway drew much publicity in social media circles.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The return of the bright lights drew cheers from the crowd.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Her family business drew her to fashion at an early age.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Just a mile and a half down a country lane is Oldstead and the Black Swan, but ask about the circular walking route that Tommy’s dad drew.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
His relocation to the Hill Country in 2020 drew attention at a time when a wave of entertainment figures and tech executives were moving to the state, citing lifestyle changes.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
His first signature sneaker drew significant praise upon its release in 2023, and his second came later than is typically expected with a fall 2025 release.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
His Super Bowl show drew 128 million viewers.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The San Francisco Giants’ announcement of the same giveaway drew much publicity in social media circles.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The return of the bright lights drew cheers from the crowd.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Her family business drew her to fashion at an early age.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew
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The man pictured below is wanted in connection with several incidents that happened around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey, according to Washington Township Police.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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It's pictured here on April 17, 2025.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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At one point, the individual appears to tilt their head away from a doorbell camera, hold a flashlight in their mouth and attempt to cover the lens with a gloved hand and what looked like part of a plant pulled from the yard.—
Bradford Betz , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wills pulled together a men’s fashion show with local and national celebrities, followed by dinner, dancing and a movie.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Doak described it, the department did not receive many complaints.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mattarella described Coventry as Mattarella’s daughter.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Terrance Gore, a baseball player whose remarkable speed earned him spots on three championship teams, including the 2020 Dodgers, died Friday, the Kansas City Royals announced on social media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hegseth earned a master's degree from Harvard but symbolically returned his diploma in a 2022 Fox News segment.—
JOCELYN GECKER,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Law enforcement officers had removed the mouth of the irrigation tube diverting water from a nearby creek, but all the piping remained.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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By Wednesday morning, investigators had left the residence, the scene was cleared, and police tape had been removed.—
Bradford Betz , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Depending on how often your household uses your microwave, the inside should be cleaned at least once a week with dish soap and hot water on a microfiber cloth.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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These masks can be used multiple times if cleaned and kept in a dry place.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Court documents say when the officers tried to leave, Catlett pounded on the hood and kicked the side door of their car.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Searchers looked in backyards, knocked on doors and pounded the pavement.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The new concept for the site was sketched out in the call with analysts.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The story famously goes that the W16 configuration was sketched by Piëch on a bullet train in Japan.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Drew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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