draws 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of draw
1
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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2
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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4
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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2
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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3
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 draws
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The other six in ten are precisely the population boreout draws from. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Hidden in a Pico Rivera strip mall, Taquearte draws lines for its chilaquiles, which stand out as the best in the city. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Oura’s Resilience score also draws heavily on HRV patterns during sleep and recovery. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 The small, photogenic village of Aurora, which hugs the eastern shoreline of Lake Cayuga, is home to a new spa that draws inspiration from this landscape and places an emphasis on hydrotherapy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Organizers hope the library draws families and thousands of school children from the region, as well as some of the millions of motorists who travel to Yellowstone National Park and the Black Hills. — Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves. — Photovogue, Vogue, 3 July 2026 Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback. — FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge—the nation’s first wildlife refuge—draws birders, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
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Uruguay has had two games already, and both ended in draws. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 So far in this World Cup, draws have been more frequent than usual. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 There are 21 women’s seeds left and 16 on the men’s side, with four of the top five remaining in both draws. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 2 July 2026 In the group stage, Belgium registered one win and two draws, while Senegal won one and lost two in a difficult group featuring France and Norway. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 And of course, one of the biggest draws to the desert is the off-season rates, which can mean a five-star luxury hotel like the Ritz Carlton for under $400 per night. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 New Zealand, however, also got three draws at the 2010 World Cup and was eliminated. — ABC News, 26 June 2026 After its three group stage matches ended in draws, Iran's World Cup future depended on either Algeria or Austria winning their match on Saturday. — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Unbeaten Cape Verde is playing in the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the knockout stages behind three straight draws, two of them clean sheets by Vozinha, the team’s 40-year-old keeper. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws
  1. pictures
  2. pulls
  3. describes
  4. earns
  5. removes
  6. cleans
  7. forges
  8. ties
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  • The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
  • Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
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  • Dembele’s pace stretches defenses, Olise has developed into one of Europe’s most creative playmakers and Barcola's intelligent movement constantly pulls defenders out of position.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • As Otto groans, Rhaenrya pulls back and cleaves off Otto's head.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 June 2026
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  • The Anti-Defamation League describes Patriot Front as a white supremacist group.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Staying home might not readily provide the intoxicating beauty Emerson describes.
    — Isabel Fattal, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Definition of describes
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  • The gateway earns its place where an integration is shared, permissioned, observable or reused across many agents, and buyers should be honest about how much of their tool access clears that bar.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Currently, a person who earns $184,500 per year pays the same amount in annual Social Security taxes as a person who earns $5 million per year.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of earns
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  • Laparoscopic excision surgery, in which a specialist carefully removes endometriosis lesions, is widely considered the gold-standard surgical treatment and can improve both pain and fertility outcomes.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Faster clinical brain imaging The new design removes one of the biggest bottlenecks in conventional computer architecture, where memory and processors are physically separated.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
Definition of removes
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  • Per the outlet, Martin cleans tables and floors, restocks sauces and keeps trays moving to customers.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Its Turbo Brush is perfect for collecting pet hair, and the Parquet Twister floorhead has a double-swivel joint that gently cleans and maneuvers across hard surfaces.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Definition of cleans
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  • Motherhood, sexuality, family, fame… every band member forges her own path in refreshingly disparate ways rarely shown on television.
    — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
  • There is a tender toxicity to the bond Louis forges with Regina that speaks to the overwhelming heartbreak from which its born.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of forges
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  • From John Fusco, Thunder Road is the multi-generational saga of the fictional Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family’s ties to the Southern hill country roots that shaped them.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • Fans criticized Swift and Kelce for allowing someone with ICE connections to their wedding, given their Democratic ties.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
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