draw (off)

verb

Definition of draw (off)next
as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely drew off the fat from the top of the drippings

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  1. drain
  2. pump
  3. suck
Verb
  • Gabriel stood awkwardly between the door and the back of a sofa, facing Thornton, and his calm drained away.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Keep in mind that this gearing will drain the battery more than when driven at slower city speeds.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of drain
Verb
  • In older bodies, those systems often become less effective: Older people sweat less, and their hearts can't pump as hard, restricting their ability to move blood to their skin and cool down.
    Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
  • You're pumped to learn from mistakes and bounce back stronger.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of pump
Verb
  • That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.
    National Geographic, National Geographic, 13 Jan. 2023
Definition of suck
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Thesaurus Entries Near draw (off)

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draw (off)

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“Draw (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20%28off%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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