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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in to clean
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 tie
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 attraction
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 pull
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 draw
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Two weekly winners will be drawn from a pool of residents who have completed the survey, the release said.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2024
Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
The draw to the Retinol Crème is its soothing and hydrating benefits without compromising the effectiveness of the vitamin A. Niacinamide and resveratrol are featured too, in order to smooth, even tone, and moisturize with ease.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Early colonists marked the day with church services and social visits, drawing from English and Dutch customs.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Two weekly winners will be drawn from a pool of residents who have completed the survey, the release said.
—Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 31 Dec. 2024
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The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
The draw to the Retinol Crème is its soothing and hydrating benefits without compromising the effectiveness of the vitamin A. Niacinamide and resveratrol are featured too, in order to smooth, even tone, and moisturize with ease.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The home, pictured below, features three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and is nestled into an urban forest east of Lake Drive, according to the listing.Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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From pundits’ instincts to AI projections, hardly anyone could picture the scene before kickoff in August.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 Feb. 2023
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Smith described Lockett as a consummate professional and great human being while also expressing his appreciation for Lockett’s willingness to play his part without complaining about targets.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Southwest Cheese, a major dairy processor in operation since 2005, described the incident as a chemical overflow stemming from equipment malfunction in a single room of the facility.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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His soaring rhetoric about a world free of nuclear weapons had helped win him the Nobel Peace Prize, and his views had bipartisan support.Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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The disconnect was hurting their ability to win new business.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The cover is sturdy and hardly noticeable, so the cleaning staff will likely not remove it.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Drain, rinse and dry chickpeas, using a paper towel to remove excess water.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Because alpacas produce considerably less (by about a factor of ten) of the fleece-protecting lanolin oil than sheep, the fiber is easier to clean and prepare for use.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Expect to clean them more frequently in humid or rainy regions.Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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The lines on the pages have blurred, with themes from across literature forging new kinds of fantasies and fiction that attract book lovers and occasional readers alike.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Assad's military backers, Tehran and Moscow, are also leaving the door open for potential ties with Syria's new leadership despite palpable concern over how the upheaval could affect their regional influence.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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In a similar fashion, Sane may also walk for nothing on the same date that Davies and Kimmich can cut ties with the Bavarians.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Draw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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