draws 1 of 2

verb

Definition of drawsnext
present tense third-person singular of draw
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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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3
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
1
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
  1. pulls
  2. describes
  3. earns
  4. removes
  5. attractions
  6. portrays
  7. wins
  8. carves
Verb
  • Chanel dropped six positions to number eight, but even without a creative director, the house that Coco built pulls weight.
    Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Standouts include the Space Track Jacket and Pants, influenced by old-school NASA jackets, and the Apollo Jacket, which pulls from G-Star’s archival spacesuits.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of pulls
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  • Do the hiring practices of a handful of élite outlets really measure up to the stakes and moral seriousness of the decades of conflict that Coates describes?
    Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By Hannah Jackson Former professional dancer turned pastry chef, Kaitlin Guerin, describes her journey to opening her bakery as a true homecoming.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of describes
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  • The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ earns our Editor's Choice Award for affordable Android tablets, thanks to its overall comprehensive performance and lower cost.
    Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Anyone who earns at least $300 in a year and contributes to state disability insurance is eligible for the benefits.
    Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of earns
Verb
  • This exfoliating treatment basically removes all of the grime blocking your armpit hairs, allowing for an easier grow-out process and, therefore, minimal ingrown hairs.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Using a banana peel to wipe leaves not only removes dust, but the oils in the peel also lend a bit of polish to leaves, giving them a bit of extra shine.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of removes
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  • That revenue comes from the state's 2% tourism tax, which is levied on lodging and attractions.
    Lucas Dufalla, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Chelsea is no stranger to high-end accommodations, but for anyone in need of a polished property that offers quick access to some of the neighborhood’s top attractions, the Dream Downtown is the perfect spot.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of attractions
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  • The veteran actor portrays a woman grappling with memory loss in director Suman Ghosh’s Bengali-language drama.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
  • During a New York Comic Con panel with cast members Matt Smith, Fabien Frankel and Tom Glynn-Carney, the actors said that Rhys Ifans, who portrays Otto Hightower, is the cast member most likely to not know what is going on — or break character the most — causing hilarity to ensue.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of portrays
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  • Fans have complained that his awards wins and nominations have been far from commensurate with his level of popularity.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • If Harris wins, Stearns says a big reason will be that data – and her pollster.
    Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of wins
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  • Dylan carves a pentagram into his hand to impress Judith.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Behind him, the unnamed psycho laughs uncontrollably and carves a Glasgow smile into his face with a knife.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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