DRAWN Synonyms: 233 Similar and Opposite Words

drawn 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of drawn

as in represented

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drawn

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verb

past participle 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 forged

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

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Earlier in the day, BIFF reported that this year’s edition had drawn an audience of more than 200,000 across the film festival, Community BIFF and BIFF Everywhere programs, marking its highest film audience since 2015. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 But Amendment 83 has drawn an especially stark contrast between two types of Colorado’s hunters, with each claiming that the other is misrepresenting the interest of both the public and Centennial State hunters and anglers. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawn

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn

Adjective

Only four artists are listed as having a residence in the US, while Berlin and London are tied with being the most represented city with three artists apiece.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The next and final phase will study pay packages for counselors, librarians and non-represented staff.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of represented

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Its medium-sheen lacquer surface doesn’t give off quite as much shine as other variations, but that subtly allows the refined colorways—like the options pictured here—to really pop.

— Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
According to Vogue, on display in the sunroom (presumably where Dietrich is pictured here) was a piece called Zebra and Black Panther With Cacti, signed by the artist Charles Baskerville.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pictured

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Shohei Ohtani emerged from the visiting dugout at American Family Field with a bat in his hand, and the mass of media members scattered in foul territory up the third-base line shifted his way, pulled by the magnetic force that is Ohtani’s stardom.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
On Wednesday, the Congressional Leadership Fund, the House Republicans' super PAC, effectively dropped its push to boost Tijerina and pulled millions of dollars in ads from the district, a person familiar with the decision confirmed.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of pulled

Verb

Roger Davis, who manages the airborne strategic command and communications program, described the delivery as an important milestone.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Levine described being overtaken by a group of attackers, hit and knocked to the ground.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of described

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Lawmakers were surprised to learn that nearly 1,700 state employees in all departments were paid more than $50,000 in overtime alone, while nearly 2,600 employees earned more than $40,000 in overtime in addition to their salaries.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Their primary race is still regarded as a historic political earthquake, but, in the final tally, Ocasio-Cortez earned fewer than seventeen thousand votes.

— Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of earned

Verb

Noem was appointed special envoy for the Shield of the Americas in March, after she was removed as homeland security secretary amid mounting scrutiny of her management of the department and the influence of her adviser, Corey Lewandowski.

— Olivia Gazis, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
According to the Holy See Press Office, doctors removed the lower lobe of the pontiff's right lung during a procedure that lasted approximately 90 minutes.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of removed

Verb

There is accumulation of food residue on some of the equipment that has not been cleaned recently such as refrigerators and prep table.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
The Lowman Ranger District did not respond to questions about how frequently the site’s bathrooms are cleaned or trash is removed.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of cleaned

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That a self-image forged in the crucible of the fear of being ugly makes women amputate their talents?

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
France Télévisions has forged a major partnership with YouTube, where its franceinfo news channel generated 110 million views in September, eight times its audience a year earlier.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026