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drawn

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verb

past participle of draw
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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 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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Recent Examples of drawn
Adjective
At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees. Eva Andersen, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 Like many, the author grew up more drawn to Cinderella's happily-ever-after with her prince. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
He’s drawn criticism from some for his pass blocking, and yet Bradford started every game for Seattle last season, including playoffs, after starting 21 games across his first two NFL seasons. Andrew Destin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The unanimous decision means Missouri will use its previous congressional map, drawn after the 2020 census, for the 2026 midterm elections. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn
Adjective
  • The next and final phase will study pay packages for counselors, librarians and non-represented staff.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Orkin noted Ohio is the most represented state on this year’s list with six cities in the top 50.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Though pictured largely unfurnished, the area looks well-proportioned, with room for a sofa and a coffee table, plus an entertainment center, even if those trademark sloping walls might make installing some furniture a little awkward.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Choose a plan Quiz time 🪖 Dan Driscoll, pictured here, just resigned.
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Twins pulled even in the second inning on Lee’s RBI single.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • However, entering June, crude prices pulled back significantly, while retail gasoline prices declined at a markedly slower pace.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Anton, whose gaze at the couple can only be described as wistful.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Samba was born at the sanctuary Samba was born at Project Survival Cat Haven and lived there with her sister, Rose, according to Anderson, who described her as an unusually sweet animal with an exceptionally friendly personality.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Singletary took a pay cut to the minimum salary to stay this offseason, and then earned his spot on the roster.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Bartko, who earned degrees in civil engineering and law in Belarus, fled her home country on a student visa to avoid political persecution over her vocal opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But Boone removed him from the lineup before the top of the fourth, shifting José Caballero to shortstop and bringing in Amed Rosario to play third base.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • That arrest came roughly one-and-a-half-years removed from Cleveland being arrested for DUI.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Whole cobs of corn are cleaned of their silk, tucked back into their husks, and placed on the grill to char.
    Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Porterville Fire crews responded to the scene, safely removed the puppy from the pipe, and cleaned it up following the rescue.
    Denis Akbari, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Likewise, a new lubrication system, forged pistons and rods, and revised exhaust manifolds ensure durability in extended high-load, high-temperature environments.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Kobach, a Republican who forged his political identity as an anti-immigration hardliner, was called to testify on birthright citizenship before a House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Drawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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