as in sketch
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
with an economy of lines, he created a vivid drawing of the tree
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as in picturing
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 pulling
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 describing
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in winning
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removing
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in cleaning
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 forging
to shape with a hammer
drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it
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Recent Examples of drawing
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
Saturday’s Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto and Powerball drawings begat one jackpot winner.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2026
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2026
Across the 1970, 1986 and current World Cups on home soil, Mexico has played 10 matches at Azteca, winning eight and drawing two.
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Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
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Noun
The ticket matched four winning numbers and/but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, July 3, with a 3x multiplier, the California State Lottery said.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
Saturday’s Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto and Powerball drawings begat one jackpot winner.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2026
Verb
Alas, that winner wasn’t in the Powerball drawing so Monday’s will be worth $416 million.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2026
Across the 1970, 1986 and current World Cups on home soil, Mexico has played 10 matches at Azteca, winning eight and drawing two.
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Carlos Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
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Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.
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Oteri famously portrayed the View creator in a series of sketches on Saturday Night Live, where Oteri was a regular from 1995 to 2000.
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Final Take your pick from all those big dogs still in the fight, there is little scope to go wrong when picturing the dream showpiece event on July 19.
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Denim and Chambray Most can’t imagine Stewart’s style without picturing some form of denim at the forefront.
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And often, data centers are pulling from municipal water supplies, Anisfeld said.
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Haaland’s winning goal came after another bout of yanking and pulling; the striker tried to free himself by slapping the defender’s arm away, eventually just carrying on regardless.
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Iran’s semi-official Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) wrote about the 1989 funeral earlier this week, describing how the enormous crowds exceeded the numbers expected by authorities.
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Furthermore, Bavarian state lawmaker Bernhard Pohl also welcomed the move, describing it as a long-term guarantee for the future of the Kaufbeuren location and its role within Germany’s expanding missile defense network.
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France has been the dominant team of this World Cup, winning all four of its games while outsourcing opponents 13-2.
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Spanish fans are putting a lot of hope on Yamal as the national team has failed to make it past the round of 16 since winning the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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Then, cleaning robots would handle waste detection and room upkeep using AI.
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Another green measure is the recycling of soap bars through cleaning solutions company Diversy’s Soap for Hope program.
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Contributor Steven Vargas reported on how surviving dance companies and artists are forging ahead in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and diminished funding.
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This partnership underscores a broader trend of private aviation firms forging alliances with major sports.
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“Drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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