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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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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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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 attraction
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 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
Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Though Carroll is now officially with the Raiders, his candidacy has also drawn significant attention from the Dallas Cowboys.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
As the bad luck of the draw would have it for the Gophers this season, five of their six games against the other Big Ten teams ranked in the latest AP poll are on the road, including the daunting Southern California double: at No. 4 USC on Jan. 30 and at No. 1 UCLA on Feb. 2.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Davis’ support for less-dense development will draw the attention of commissioners and the development community, which has a big say in city politics.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Though Carroll is now officially with the Raiders, his candidacy has also drawn significant attention from the Dallas Cowboys.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
By offering the bears verbal encouragement—and treats like carrots and apples—keepers can train them to participate in their own medical care: for example, by teaching the animals to hold out a paw for a blood draw or stand up on cue for a visual examination of the torso and legs.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
As the bad luck of the draw would have it for the Gophers this season, five of their six games against the other Big Ten teams ranked in the latest AP poll are on the road, including the daunting Southern California double: at No. 4 USC on Jan. 30 and at No. 1 UCLA on Feb. 2.
—Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2025
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Elliotte smiled wide for the camera, while Bennett was pictured crying.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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His most expensive sale came on Jan. 17, when his 1999 Bowman Chrome Gold Refractor rookie numbered to 25 with a PSA 8 grade and a population count of only one (pictured above) sold for $3,500.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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Though it’s described as a lip oil, the tube shape and medium-coverage shades beg to differ.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Immigration and legal experts said that the scope of what states might be allowed to do is unclear, describing the legal authority cited in the DHS memo as uncharted waters because it has never been invoked before.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Biden’s aides also deserve credit for working closely with Trump’s team to win a cease-fire in Gaza during the administration’s waning days.—
Andrew Exum,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Another ticket sold in Texas matched four numbers drawn plus the Powerball to win $150,000 with the Power Play multiplier.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2025
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The site, however, was removed during Trump's first term which started in 2017.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The move is an apparent effort to repeal President Biden’s executive order to remove potential workforce barriers for the outlined demographic in 2021.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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According to reviewers, the vegan exterior is easy to clean (so these shoes are up for an adventure).—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some viewers gave good reasons for waiting to clean.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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With that said, tiles forged from natural materials, like marble or granite, are porous and do not hold up well against steam mops’ moisture and high temps.—
Maria Conti,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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Whether rekindling old friendships or forging new rivalries, these ladies are ready to make their mark.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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Sewing held a lead late into game two but couldn’t finish, and Fudge ran off the last four points on her serve to turn an 11-11 tie into a 15-11 win.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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From her work as an activist to her strong family ties, here’s everything to know about Martin Luther King Jr.’s granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King.—
McKinley Franklin,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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