drawn (off)

verb

Definition of drawn (off)next
past participle of draw (off)
as in drained
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely drew off the fat from the top of the drippings

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  1. drained
  2. sucked
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  • The company said the hot tub is completely drained, cleaned and refilled with fresh water in between sessions.
    — Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In January, Di Cenzo had approximately two liters of fluid drained from her abdomen on three separate occasions.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of drained
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  • The passenger sitting in that seat was partially sucked out of the plane, suffering serious injuries, the NTSB said.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The 61-year-old man who was nearly sucked out of the plane suffered neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns.
    — Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sucked
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“Drawn (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn%20%28off%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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