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draws 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of draw

as in pictures

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 pulls

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 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 forges

to shape with a hammer drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it

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draws

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noun

plural of draw

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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It was later amended to apply to 3,000 capacity or smaller venues, which exempted larger arenas and stadiums where many fans have felt the weight of rising ticket costs and where much of the secondary reselling market draws activity. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 Hoodoo draws heavily on older African religious practices introduced to North America through the transatlantic slave trade from the 16th to the 19th century. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 The tale of a school principal who forms a bond with an otherworldly boy draws from his own insights. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Wylie, who now plays for the Commanders and is one of Devey’s few remaining active former teammates, continually draws inspiration from one of Devey’s last games in a Chiefs uniform. — Pj Green august 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026 The sweet smell of rotting fruit is irresistible to fruit flies and draws them in through the funnel. — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 This year, its highly self-sufficient Crossover series draws closer than ever before to the Venture S, mirroring it outside and in. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 There's a lot of trash around that draws rodents and all other kinds of issues. — Monique John, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Lockhart draws inspiration from music, conversations, history and contemporary life. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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Brushy draws and the compromise, or edge, between two habitat types are especially productive. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Fitness and health tracking are one of the biggest draws of a smartwatch, and the Series 11 delivers those metrics in spades. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026 By building up Fan Week with programming featuring popular stars in addition to the usual singles qualifying draws, the USTA is aiming to stretch what has traditionally been seen as a two-week event into three weeks. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Unlike wages and salaries to employees, draws do not lessen the amount of income subject to income or self-employment taxes. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Rocket scientists aside, one of the big draws of SpaceX’s data center business is its stockpile of Nvidia GPU chips. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 And, it was confined to the Fantasy 5 drawings, as nobody hit all the necessary numbers in the Mega Millions or Jackpot Triple Play draws. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 With 4 wins, 12 losses and 2 draws (14 points), Sporting Kansas City sits at the bottom of the standings and ranks near the bottom of the league in both goals scored and goals conceded. — Latif Love august 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 Much of Mellencamp’s songwriting draws from his upbringing in Seymour, Indiana, telling stories about ordinary people, small towns and everyday struggles. — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

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Petrarch pictures the ghosts of Homer and Ennius together, and Homer’s ghost points out to Ennius a solitary figure, Francescus, working on a great epic poem, Africa.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
And Trey pictures his dad still in the third base coach’s box for the Dodgers.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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Backstage, Tommaso Ciampa says this year’s Casino Gauntlet has the biggest stakes since the winner earns a chance at the AEW World Championship.

— Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
That is the precise point at which quantum earns its place – not as a wholesale replacement, but as the capability that allows another valuable dimension to be included rather than left out.

— Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

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Juicing cherries and plums removes most or all of their fiber, making whole fruits a better option for supporting cardiovascular health.

— Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026
And choosing a washer with a higher spin speed (up to about 1,000 RPM) removes more water before drying, which shortens air-dry time significantly.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

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The Librarians, which premiered at Sundance in early 2025 and broadcast on PBS in early 2026, has been years in the making, but the battle at its core still forges on.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Training for business leaders forges a body, mind, and spirit prepared for whatever challenge comes next.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

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None less than Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final replay after Giggs scored a goal in extra time to settle one of the greatest cup ties ever.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Notably, both Breakker and Rhodes are listed with Atlanta ties, bringing a local flavor to the event.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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