DREW Synonyms: 210 Similar and Opposite Words

drew

verb

Definition of drew

past tense of draw

as in pictured

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 pulled

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 described

to give a representation or account of in words a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity

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as in earned

to receive as return for effort draws a hefty weekly salary

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as in removed

to take away from a place or position draw her aside so we can ask a quick question

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as in cleaned

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 pounded

to shape with a hammer drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it

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Recent Examples of drew Police said Houston entered his ex-girlfriend’s home and drew a gun. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026 That includes Algeria, which drew its last match in KC to advance. — Pj Green july 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 The controversy drew a large turnout at Tuesday's school board meeting, where more than 60 people signed up to speak. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Morocco's 2022 semifinal team drew mostly from its diaspora across Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, a rising trend. — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026 Elsewhere in Northern California, fans caught the end of the game at watch parties, like one at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium that drew thousands, or from other sporting events. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 The board’s near-unanimous endorsement of Bell was also a stunning outcome for an acrimonious hiring process that drew scrutiny from high-ranking GOP officials all the way up to the White House. — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 The three-game series had a season-high attendance of 105,214, besting the three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in May that drew 82,799. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026 Wiley's death drew national attention and prompted demonstrations in Senatobia, a small city in northern Mississippi about 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew

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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Not pictured, the curling barrels work well too—although, admittedly, having to change out barrels to switch airflow directions is a pet peeve of mine.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 July 2026

Definition of pictured

Verb

Cape Verde almost pulled the biggest upset in World Cup history.

— Rod Beard, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Garibay’s one-handed save denied Jonathan Ricketts a sure goal in the 64th minute, and Moon pulled a 30-yard opportunity off a poor corner kick clearance just wide left.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

Definition of pulled

Verb

One person, described only as a male, was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to fire officials.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Investigators previously described the suspect as a man, but during a news conference on Friday, prosecutors said Berezovsk was allegedly dressed as a man during the package bomb attack.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of described

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If a shrub is causing safety issues, is diseased, or is causing damage to structures, it should be removed.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
The New York Post also confirmed the suspension earlier on Saturday, citing internal police documents that state Scheublin was removed from his position on Tuesday, June 30.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of removed

Verb

Trash Cans Yes, garbage cans should be cleaned, but few people remember to add them to the chore list.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Use pet-safe cleaners and skip harsh chemicals Dog toys cannot be cleaned with just any chemical, as some can be harmful to your pets’ health.

— Taneia Surles, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of cleaned

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Dansby Swanson hit three home runs, including a grand slam, Michael Conforto homered twice and the Chicago Cubs pounded the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Over a period of more than an hour, according to police reports and Sebold’s memoir, the assailant bludgeoned Sebold with his fists, pounded her skull into the brick and choked her.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

Definition of pounded

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Answers will be revealed and futures will be sketched out during this weekend’s ceremony.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Spanish graphic designer, illustrator and sculptor, Peret, sketched the brand’s first logo, while architect Tonet Sunyer designed the first Desigual store in Ibiza’s port in 1986, a moment the brand is now celebrating 40 years later.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026