1
as in to pump
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
we drained the water from the tank before cleaning it
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2
as in to spend
to make complete use of
virtually drained the country's natural resources
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3
as in to kill
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike drained us
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
as the city lost population, its political influence drained away
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Recent Examples of drain
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
In some cases, a carbuncle will not drain on its own and must be drained by a healthcare provider.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
No matter what, make sure the pot has drain holes so that any excess water can drip out.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
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Verb
According to legend, upon the girls’ arrival, the homicide rate in New Orleans rose dramatically, with stories of men drained of their blood.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
In some cases, a carbuncle will not drain on its own and must be drained by a healthcare provider.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
To watch Sandoval at breakfast each episode is to watch the light drain from someone’s eyes in real time.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
No matter what, make sure the pot has drain holes so that any excess water can drip out.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drain
Noun
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This option returns the pond to its full former glory including sluice gate repair, dredging the full pond area and recreational enhancements to include 5.7 acres of open water and two fishing platforms.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
9 Dec. 2024
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In 2014, Kyrgyz and Tajik conscripts exchanged fire over a strategic sluice in Ak-Sai.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2016
Noun
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The final look was all sleekness and shine and natural flow — fitting into the overall bohemian direction of her look that evening.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Well, that's the same thing that's happening with the migrant flow.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nesting materials clog up gutters and drainpipes and lead to water or mold damage. Pests and diseases.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes the offenses have been minor, such as when József Szájer, a far-right Hungarian M.E.P., was caught shimmying down a drainpipe in a vain attempt to distance himself from a 25-man orgy held in defiance of pandemic lockdown restrictions.—
George Pendle,
airmail.news,
8 June 2024
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This sustained outflow is naturally putting pressure on Bitcoin’s price, signaling that investors are no longer pouring in funds at the same pace as before.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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The outflow of young families from NYC is devastating our economy.—
Shahana Hanif,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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For homeowners, advice includes ensuring lawns are cut short, overhanging branches are trimmed back, and gutters are cleared of leaves.—
Charlie Campbell / Melbourne and Canberra,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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The presence of Hardaway, who was traded to the Pistons this offseason for Quentin Grimes, has been significant in Detroit’s climb out of the NBA gutter.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Drain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drain. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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