Definition of drawnext
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as in to picture
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface see if you can draw the bowl of fruit

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as in to pull
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 to clean
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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draw

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noun

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as in tie
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 pull
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 draw
Verb
Surprisingly, though, Oscar’s the one who gets off scot-free, while Zach and Izzy draw three accusations apiece. Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 That was the outcome last year, as PSG drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur, then went on to win the tie on spot kicks. Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
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The Kansas City Current found a way to snatch a draw from the jaws of victory last weekend. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 The Powerball jackpot neared $1 billion after no winners emerged during Monday night's draw. Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for draw
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw
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  • The Olsen twins were pictured with the larger cast, including Bure but without Loughlin amid the college admission scandal fallout, at Saget's funeral.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, his platform takes not-so-subtle digs at the populist often pictured with a pint of beer.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • Disney pulled a series of strategic levers to get people through their park gates at a time when many are being choosy about how to spend their dollars, according to industry analysts.
    Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Another moment was marked by mourning, as a man was pulled from a building in the same city, lifeless and covered in a white blanket.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Welch has described his mishandling of this matter as a systemic failure.
    David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Bessent described a two-pronged approach featuring financial pressure and a physical blockade of Islamic republic's ports.
    Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • In the last few years, Penn State’s singular focus – to win a national championship – clouded everything else.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The club was rebuilding after the 1958 Munich air disaster but won a first post-Munich trophy, the FA Cup, earlier that year.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • When the researchers removed the neurons, the heart stopped functioning completely.
    Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The measure effectively cut off government funding for shrines and removed Shinto practices and teachings from public institutions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Wu said there are cleaning protocols hospitals and long-term care facilities can use to minimize potential spread of the fungus.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • When removing ink from leather backpacks, be sure to use a leather conditioner after cleaning.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • Fighting games are a cross-cultural nexus that spark heated rivalries but ultimately forge lasting connections.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Black Dragon Society members forged relationships with Muslim nationalists in Russia and in the Ottoman Empire in order to build a pro-Japanese network.
    Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Tran’s killing followed two other fatal shootings of Vietnamese-American men with ties to local restaurants, according to San Jose Police and CNN affiliate KGO-TV.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Yankees are acquiring a right-handed hitting backstop with ties to their catching director and the Minnesota Twins.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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