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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
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
The disturbance draws Rafferty and his men into the heart of the crowd — and away from the entrances — to break up the skirmish.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Hayden Anhedönia, the singer-songwriter known as Ethel Cain, draws from an encyclopedic trove of cultural references for her work, stirring them into a Southern Gothic brew that feels uniquely her own.
—Mathias Rosenzweig, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
The plate with the green-and white design, draws comparisons to Michigan State University's colors.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Some of the latest diffuser technology, introduced by Dyson in the brand’s Supersonic Nural hair dryer last year, features a reverse airflow setting that draws hair into the diffuser’s bowl to stretch and dry curls or dry waves for effortless, French girl-style ‘dos.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
In Forster’s Howard’s End, a legacy dispute draws two families together around an estate.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Written and directed by Australian filmmaker Michael Shanks, the movie tells the story of a couple, played by American actors Alison Brie and Dave Franco, who move to the countryside to save their relationship and encounter a mysterious force that draws them closer.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
As summer turns to fall, the time when Americans can enroll for Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant health plans, or make changes to any existing plans, for 2026 draws closer.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s the case with Harley Quinn, who has consistently been one of the biggest draws for DC’s historically uneven films.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 23 Sep. 2025
The club has 10 wins, four draws, and 15 losses on the campaign.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
As the pocked bark attests, the lawn with its trees and shrubs has certain draws for birds, at least during the day.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
In addition to Watson, the film boasted blockbuster draws like Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, and Saorsie Ronan.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
And the Frick has reopened this year after a five-year, $330 million renovation that (among other draws) reinstated a pair of grand gardens and added a spectacular new auditorium for intimate concerts.
—Nikki Ekstein, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Animals, exhibits, and concerts are big draws as well, Moore said.
—Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The trail is one of the park’s biggest draws for its 750,000 yearly visitors.
—Brooke Baitinger
september 18, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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The work draws inspiration from prints in the 17th-century Chinese painting manual The Mustard Seed Garden, though the skills required to create it stretch back far further.
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On the other hand, Atlético has half the points by accumulating two wins, three draws, and one loss.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
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Strachan pictures the multi-colored gemstones (less summer, more fall) complementing collarless coats, cashmere crewneck sweaters, and white button-up shirts.—
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Only the last photo during the end credits pictures the fiery aftermath of Hutch’s ultimate battle with Ladeena.—
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This can be as simple as bodyweight movements, resistance bands or dumbbells, focusing on compound/functional movements like squats, pushes and pulls.—
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Keeping her word, Adriana is initially on her best behavior, especially with Kiki, who pulls Adriana to apologize for putting a math equation on her birthday cake that gave away her age.—
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The exciting potential of the new technology, which is called a centrifugal nuclear thermal rocket (CNTR), can be neatly summed up by its specific impulse, which describes how efficient a rocket is at generating thrust.—
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Generally, Antifa describes those in opposition to fascism and far-right neo-Nazi ideologies, who find their roots in the 20th-century resistance movement to fascism in Europe.—
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The HydroJug Traveler also earns praise for the leakproof design.—
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According to Variety, each celebrity contestant earns approximately $125,000 for rehearsals and the first two episodes.—
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This shortcut removes the hassle of digging through menus and makes sharing directions effortless.—
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Exfoliation Post-Care Exfoliating your skin removes the dead skin cells from the surface, exposing new skin.—
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His feature debut tells the story of 33-year-old garbage worker Sandro who cleans the streets of Lisbon at night and cares for his twin babies during the day.—
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
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Nosferatu Desperate for connection, young lonely Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) unwittingly forges a spiritual bond with Count Olork, Nosferatu (Bill Skarsgård), in the early 1800s.—
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Fiddelke can do the same, if willing, to address glaring value chain pain points, demonstrate how AI forges strategic edge rather than curing operating metrics, protect digital strategists from noisy, operational IT concerns, and insist upon meaningful results accountability.—
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Perry’s 100-yard return ties Ervin Costner for the longest kick return in school history, Costner’s coming 47 years ago against South Carolina State.—
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Tulsa King stars Sylvester Stallone as an ex-con with Mafia ties who organizes a new criminal enterprise in Tulsa.—
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“Draws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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