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
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Chirping at opposing fans after draining 3-pointers?
—Jay King, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Clogged drain lines or makers can cause the chute to overfill and lead to leaks that damage your walls, floors, furniture, and other items.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Opening his account appeared to drain most of his tension as away supporters sang his name and team-mates pushed him to the front to celebrate with them.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
Chirping at opposing fans after draining 3-pointers?
—Jay King, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
However, the truth is that disposing of coffee grounds down the drain can cause more harm than good to your pipes.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Clogged drain lines or makers can cause the chute to overfill and lead to leaks that damage your walls, floors, furniture, and other items.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 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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Place the paper inside the jar, along with the herbs and seal the jar with green candle wax — green symbolizes abundance and the flow of new growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Use clear, relatable language, personalize the insights and structure the information with a clear flow, which makes the data more engaging and easier to understand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Peels can create a huge mess in the drainpipes down the road.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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Nesting materials clog up gutters and drainpipes and lead to water or mold damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The cash outflows to meet repayment obligations are significant.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The outflows are nowhere near those that toppled then-dictator Suharto.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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DIYers can improve the drainage around their foundation by regrading the yard to slope away from the home, adding underground drainage systems, and replacing or repairing the existing gutter system.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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Stay alert for leaks and places that retain water, including pipes and gutters.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Drain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drain. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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