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"Bertie\u2019s stint as assistant schoolmaster under a family friend suited him better but ended when the school closed; another round of trials as apprentice pharmacist, draper , and trainee teacher followed. \u2014 Stephanie Burt, The New Republic , 29 Mar. 2022",
"That same greenery accented the mantelpieces and serving tables and ran the length of the old draper \u2019s table at which the guests sat. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Dec. 2021",
"At age 14, he was apprenticed in a draper \u2019s shop, a soul-killing job the boy hated. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Nov. 2021",
"The poet\u2019s third husband was Richard Prowse, of Exeter, a prominent draper who was also the city\u2019s bailiff, sheriff, alderman, and mayor, as well as a Member of Parliament. \u2014 Jamie Quatro, The New Yorker , 5 Aug. 2019",
"Here\u2019s the draper Baudu: The place would soon be really ridiculous in its immensity; the customers would lose themselves in it. \u2014 Benedict Evans, WIRED , 26 July 2019",
"K St., 1420-Robert Draper to Emerson Siegle and Ariel Xue, $772,500. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Aug. 2017",
"Teacher\u2019s pet in the best possible way: the perfect draper , perfect sketcher, won all the awards. \u2014 Matthew Schneier, New York Times , 2 Sep. 2016",
"Drapers -Oscar de la Renta's son Moises is starting an online store-slash-magazine. \u2014 Veronique Hyland, Harper's BAZAAR , 12 Aug. 2011"
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"After decades of backbreaking work, dracunculiasis is one of two human diseases on the brink of eradication. \u2014 New York Times , 18 June 2018",
"The other disease closest to complete eradication is dracunculiasis , better known as Guinea worm disease. \u2014 Donald G. Mcneil Jr., New York Times , 22 Jan. 2018",
"The last few hundred cases of Guinea worm, or dracunculiasis , the only other disease as close to eradication as polio is, are also confined to Africa. \u2014 Donald G. Mcneil Jr., New York Times , 11 Aug. 2016"
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"Verb",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The decision had been anticipated, for some, since the Trump administration locked in a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, and for others, since the draft opinion was leaked in early May. \u2014 Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic , 26 June 2022",
"Politico publishes a 98-page draft opinion written by Alito in the Mississippi case that would strike down Roe and Casey if finalized by a majority of justices. \u2014 Melissa Quinn, CBS News , 26 June 2022",
"The ruling was made by the court\u2019s conservative majority over a month after a leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated the country\u2019s highest court was preparing to make the move. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 June 2022",
"The final text hewed remarkably close to the draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, so much so that entire passages of the two documents are nearly indistinguishable. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
"Whatever the intentions of the person who leaked Alito\u2019s draft opinion, the conservatives held firm in overturning Roe and Casey. \u2014 Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune , 24 June 2022",
"Since a draft opinion was leaked in May, civil rights activists have been concerned that the decision would open the door to overturning other landmark cases. \u2014 Nyssa Kruse, Arkansas Online , 24 June 2022",
"Whatever the intentions of the person who leaked Alito\u2019s draft opinion, the conservatives held firm in overturning Roe and Casey. \u2014 Mark Sherman, ajc , 24 June 2022",
"An act of institutional sabotage leaked Justice Samuel Alito\u2019s draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women\u2019s Health Organization nearly eight weeks in advance. \u2014 David B. Rivkin Jr. And Jennifer L. Mascott, WSJ , 24 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The 6-11 forward, who did a pre- draft workout for the Pacers on June 8, inked an Exhibit 10 deal Saturday with Indiana, a league source told IndyStar. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 26 June 2022",
"The two have done that often lately as the former BYU men\u2019s basketball star has been making the rounds around the NBA and participating in pre- draft workouts with several teams. \u2014 Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 June 2022",
"The Cavaliers have held numerous pre- draft workouts at Cleveland Clinic Courts over the last week, and there are plenty more ahead. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 6 June 2022",
"The former Purdue 3-point specialist and Crown Point native said his pre- draft workout for Pacers, the only one he's had so far, came together quickly. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 31 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a list of the prospects the Magic either interviewed at the combine, hosted for pre- draft workouts or are expected to host for workouts. \u2014 Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel , 28 May 2022",
"Now, Jackson-Davis is availing himself of that pre- draft process for the first time. \u2014 Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star , 3 May 2022",
"The Giants traded down twice in the second round before taking Robinson at No. 43, exceeding his most optimistic pre- draft projections by a full round. \u2014 Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The next step is to wait for Mensah\u2019s decision after receiving pre- draft evaluation from NBA teams. \u2014 Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"But the plan hit a hitch: For some reason, the state attorneys who draft bills for lawmakers took much longer than expected to write Wielechowski\u2019s amendment. \u2014 Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News , 20 May 2022",
"The Louisiana bill is the only one to have made it out of committee so far, according to Pierce, who helped draft that legislation. \u2014 Alison Durkee, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Biden has also nominated Michael Barr, a former Treasury Department official who helped draft the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulation law, to be the Fed\u2019s top banking regulator and fill the last open spot on the seven-member board. \u2014 Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune , 12 May 2022",
"Ayesha Barenblat, the founder and CEO of the fashion advocacy group Remake, who helped draft the bill, explained that creating and updating garment jobs in the United States is more critical than ever due to the fractured global supply chain. \u2014 Alyssa Hardy, Vogue , 10 May 2022",
"Fran Pavley, a former state senator who helped draft the 2014 law, said the bill is a necessary update. \u2014 Ian James, Los Angeles Times , 9 May 2022",
"The Broncos, who can\u2019t draft QBs, don\u2019t deserve Rodgers. \u2014 Nick Canepa Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Feb. 2022",
"One of the parents who helped draft the letter spoke at length about it before the district\u2019s board of trustees during public comments at a meeting Jan. 18. \u2014 Claire Bryan, San Antonio Express-News , 6 Feb. 2022",
"Landing this year's No. 1 pick gives them a chance to draft a franchise cornerstone to give this rebuild an identity. \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"But the cornerback could be ranked higher on a draft board . \u2014 New York Times , 28 Apr. 2022",
"The main avenue would take Pace on a journey up the draft board to select a quarterback. \u2014 Amanda Kaschube, chicagotribune.com , 12 Dec. 2021",
"On this episode: This week, the guys first take one more look at their personal NBA draft board . \u2014 Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press , 10 May 2022",
"As a result, Douglas told reporters, the Jets landed three of the top eight players on their draft board . \u2014 New York Times , 29 Apr. 2022",
"One of the players the Detroit Lions ranked highly on their draft board , Washington defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike, was still available, and Holmes wanted to trade up to get him. \u2014 Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press , 27 Apr. 2022",
"The Patriots march to the beat of their own draft board . \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 30 Apr. 2022",
"But while at the Senior Bowl, ESPN\u2019s draft guru Todd McShay had new criticism for Thibodeaux that could push his name down the draft board . \u2014 oregonlive , 7 Feb. 2022",
"Keim leads the process of building the team\u2019s draft board , and Bidwill doesn\u2019t participate in that process. \u2014 Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic , 25 Apr. 2022"
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"The published poem differs quite a bit from earlier drafts .",
"You may want to seal the windows with plastic to stop drafts .",
"Verb",
"The two countries are drafting a treaty.",
"The drama club drafted three teenagers to be in the parade.",
"The legislature debated drafting more soldiers.",
"The new rule prohibits teams from drafting players under 18.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The decision had been anticipated, for some, since the Trump administration locked in a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, and for others, since the draft opinion was leaked in early May. \u2014 Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic , 26 June 2022",
"Politico publishes a 98-page draft opinion written by Alito in the Mississippi case that would strike down Roe and Casey if finalized by a majority of justices. \u2014 Melissa Quinn, CBS News , 26 June 2022",
"The ruling was made by the court\u2019s conservative majority over a month after a leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated the country\u2019s highest court was preparing to make the move. \u2014 Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter , 25 June 2022",
"The final text hewed remarkably close to the draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, so much so that entire passages of the two documents are nearly indistinguishable. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 24 June 2022",
"Whatever the intentions of the person who leaked Alito\u2019s draft opinion, the conservatives held firm in overturning Roe and Casey. \u2014 Mark Sherman, Chicago Tribune , 24 June 2022",
"Since a draft opinion was leaked in May, civil rights activists have been concerned that the decision would open the door to overturning other landmark cases. \u2014 Nyssa Kruse, Arkansas Online , 24 June 2022",
"Whatever the intentions of the person who leaked Alito\u2019s draft opinion, the conservatives held firm in overturning Roe and Casey. \u2014 Mark Sherman, ajc , 24 June 2022",
"An act of institutional sabotage leaked Justice Samuel Alito\u2019s draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women\u2019s Health Organization nearly eight weeks in advance. \u2014 David B. Rivkin Jr. And Jennifer L. Mascott, WSJ , 24 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The 6-11 forward, who did a pre- draft workout for the Pacers on June 8, inked an Exhibit 10 deal Saturday with Indiana, a league source told IndyStar. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 26 June 2022",
"The two have done that often lately as the former BYU men\u2019s basketball star has been making the rounds around the NBA and participating in pre- draft workouts with several teams. \u2014 Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 June 2022",
"The Cavaliers have held numerous pre- draft workouts at Cleveland Clinic Courts over the last week, and there are plenty more ahead. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 6 June 2022",
"The former Purdue 3-point specialist and Crown Point native said his pre- draft workout for Pacers, the only one he's had so far, came together quickly. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 31 May 2022",
"Here\u2019s a list of the prospects the Magic either interviewed at the combine, hosted for pre- draft workouts or are expected to host for workouts. \u2014 Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel , 28 May 2022",
"Now, Jackson-Davis is availing himself of that pre- draft process for the first time. \u2014 Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star , 3 May 2022",
"The Giants traded down twice in the second round before taking Robinson at No. 43, exceeding his most optimistic pre- draft projections by a full round. \u2014 Jon Hale, The Courier-Journal , 30 Apr. 2022",
"The next step is to wait for Mensah\u2019s decision after receiving pre- draft evaluation from NBA teams. \u2014 Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"But the plan hit a hitch: For some reason, the state attorneys who draft bills for lawmakers took much longer than expected to write Wielechowski\u2019s amendment. \u2014 Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News , 20 May 2022",
"The Louisiana bill is the only one to have made it out of committee so far, according to Pierce, who helped draft that legislation. \u2014 Alison Durkee, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Biden has also nominated Michael Barr, a former Treasury Department official who helped draft the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulation law, to be the Fed\u2019s top banking regulator and fill the last open spot on the seven-member board. \u2014 Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune , 12 May 2022",
"Ayesha Barenblat, the founder and CEO of the fashion advocacy group Remake, who helped draft the bill, explained that creating and updating garment jobs in the United States is more critical than ever due to the fractured global supply chain. \u2014 Alyssa Hardy, Vogue , 10 May 2022",
"Fran Pavley, a former state senator who helped draft the 2014 law, said the bill is a necessary update. \u2014 Ian James, Los Angeles Times , 9 May 2022",
"The Broncos, who can\u2019t draft QBs, don\u2019t deserve Rodgers. \u2014 Nick Canepa Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Feb. 2022",
"One of the parents who helped draft the letter spoke at length about it before the district\u2019s board of trustees during public comments at a meeting Jan. 18. \u2014 Claire Bryan, San Antonio Express-News , 6 Feb. 2022",
"Landing this year's No. 1 pick gives them a chance to draft a franchise cornerstone to give this rebuild an identity. \u2014 Matt Eppers, USA TODAY , 17 June 2022"
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"\u2014 often used before another noun Drag shows are events where performers impersonate characters from a certain gender and often don elaborate costuming and makeup. \u2014 Lauren Wavra The drama sparked a conversation within the LGBTQ community regarding trans, female, and nonbinary drag performers. \u2014 Xavier Piedra"
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"\u2014 RuPaul",
"\u2014 often used before another noun Drag shows are events where performers impersonate characters from a certain gender and often don elaborate costuming and makeup. \u2014 Lauren Wavra The drama sparked a conversation within the LGBTQ community regarding trans, female, and nonbinary drag performers. \u2014 Xavier Piedra"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Internet fame may be a drag , but as Marcel the Shell himself knows, celebrity certainly has its uses. \u2014 Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"If reverse logistics is a drag on your business, consider new technologies for streamlining and improving the process and make every return count. \u2014 Scott Fletcher, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"The disconnect was a major drag on earnings this year\u2014Amazon signaled the excess space would contribute to $10 billion in extra costs in the first half of 2022. \u2014 Dana Mattioli, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Put another way, Meta may be harkening back to its Facebook past to secure its short-term future, even as the mistrust sown by that past continues to be a drag on the company\u2019s public image. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"So when most of the wealth goes to the richest 1 percent, or 0.01 percent, the lack of consumption by the other 99 percent of Americans is a drag on the economy. \u2014 Peter Weber, The Week , 9 June 2022",
"WarnerMedia had been a drag on AT&T\u2019s overall earnings. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 7 June 2022",
"In Santiago, Pinochet once explained to me that the old constitution had been a drag on his power. \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
"Technology stocks, which led the market rally a day earlier, were the biggest drag on the S&P 500. \u2014 Alexa Viega, BostonGlobe.com , 18 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The World Bank is concerned that interest rate hikes in advanced economies could drag down the world economy. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 27 June 2022",
"The tech sector has been hit hard as inflation and a tangle of other economic tensions drag down highflying companies and speculative sections of the market. \u2014 Taylor Telford, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
"The investment bank estimates tighter financial conditions could drag down GDP as much as 2 percentage points over the next year. \u2014 Jonathan Ponciano, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Another concern for Russia is that the cutoff of imports could lead to industrial shortages, while a drop in foreign investment is expected to drag down the country's economic growth for years, the Institute of International Finance predicted. \u2014 Irina Ivanova, CBS News , 21 June 2022",
"That's feeding concerns about whether consumers could become more frugal, which would drag down the economy. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 13 June 2022",
"That drop in purchasing is likely to artificially drag down GDP numbers, economists say. \u2014 Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News , 28 Apr. 2022",
"He\u2019s on the small side at 5 feet 11 and 229 pounds and lacks elite measurables, which will drag down his stock. \u2014 Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Horizon also flies to a handful of major Western cities, which does drag those stats down. \u2014 cleveland , 17 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"But to keep it a buck, makeup removal ain't no crystal stair for non- drag artists either. \u2014 Jihan Forbes, Allure , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Portrayed by Jared Johnson, 32, who grew up on Milwaukee's north side, Hall emerged in Milwaukee's drag scene nine years ago, becoming a regular performer at Hamburger Mary's. \u2014 Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 May 2020",
"She's been working on drag magazine VELOUR and has continued to produce her show Nightgowns, which showcases a diverse array of drag performances in Brooklyn. \u2014 John Paul Brammer, Teen Vogue , 4 May 2018",
"The sunny skies were great and 70-degree temps were perfect, but a flag-snapping crosswind made the drag track sensitive to navigate for those not in tune with the conditions. \u2014 Elton Alexander, cleveland.com , 25 June 2017"
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"Mercedes' design team managed to create a shape with a drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.22. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 31 Mar. 2022",
"The Spectre, which the new Spirit adorns, is already Rolls-Royce\u2019s most aerodynamic vehicle yet, with a drag coefficient (cd) of just 0.26, something which will help improve battery efficiency. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 7 Feb. 2022",
"Mercedes credits its aggressive regeneration strategy, large battery, and the EQS's incredibly low 0.20 drag coefficient for the range number. \u2014 Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver , 8 Oct. 2021",
"This means great aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of just 0.25, lightweight design using natural and recycled materials and a high recycling rate for the battery. \u2014 Nargess Banks, Forbes , 25 Dec. 2021",
"In fact, its drag coefficient is even lower than that of a football (0.18). \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 4 Jan. 2022",
"Top speed is a frightening 168 mph, due in part to the car's ultra-low drag coefficient . \u2014 Jeremy White, Wired , 1 Jan. 2022",
"The engineering team\u2019s meticulous attention to aerodynamics delivered an incredibly slippery drag coefficient of .20 \u2013 that\u2019s a new industry benchmark. \u2014 Michael Harley, Forbes , 14 Oct. 2021",
"Hopefully, Kia will share a drag coefficient number during a more robust online reveal later this month. \u2014 Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver , 14 Mar. 2021"
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"Over the past week Germany, the perennial foot- dragger , has done what the U.S. has spent decades politely asking it to do: begin to disconnect its energy sector from the Russian grid and commit to spending seriously on its own defense. \u2014 Gerard Baker, WSJ , 28 Feb. 2022",
"For better or worse, Hill is too much of a gentleman to call me a knuckle- dragger . \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Nov. 2021",
"But for now, even a blind knuckle- dragger can do a hearing. \u2014 Kristin Wilson And Paul Leblanc, CNN , 29 Apr. 2021",
"Take the Cowboys\u2019 scoring drive just before the half, when Dalton found Gallup on a 19-yard toe- dragger down the left sideline \u2026 and then on a back-shoulder fade in the left corner of the end zone to take a 20-17 lead into halftime. \u2014 Jori Epstein, USA TODAY , 27 Dec. 2020",
"So, if your foot- dragger is, say, a phone-hating introvert with pandemic anxiety, then the call to the pediatrician isn't the thing to delegate. \u2014 The Washington Post , 14 Aug. 2020",
"Becket Adams writing for the Washington Examiner, Dec. 30: NBC News\u2019 Chuck Todd offered a good reminder this weekend that many in the press view people of faith as regressive knuckle- draggers . \u2014 WSJ , 30 Dec. 2019",
"No knuckle- draggers , no chowder; not even any annoying pop music blaring from Pylon speakers. \u2014 Adam H. Graham, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 11 Oct. 2018",
"While the Europeans have undeniably richer interiors and pedigrees, Detroit's latest muscle cars aren't low-tech knuckle draggers . \u2014 Brent Romans, Edmunds, USA TODAY , 27 Apr. 2018"
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"\u2014 RuPaul",
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"The lawsuit dragged on for years."
],
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"Your scarf is dragging ."
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"\"\u2026 Atlanta \u2026 was, like, mecca for drag . It had the traditional drag queens who were female impersonators. But, you know, I had come from the punk rock side of the tracks, and we did drag as a social comment \u2026\"",
"\u2014 RuPaul",
"\u2014 often used before another noun Drag shows are events where performers impersonate characters from a certain gender and often don elaborate costuming and makeup. \u2014 Lauren Wavra The drama sparked a conversation within the LGBTQ community regarding trans, female, and nonbinary drag performers. \u2014 Xavier Piedra"
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"Noun",
"My parents can be such a drag . They won't let me do anything.",
"These meetings are a total drag .",
"Let me have a drag from your cigarette.",
"He took a long drag on the cigarette.",
"Verb",
"She dragged one of the other tables over to ours.",
"Firefighters dragged the man to safety.",
"One of the parents eventually dragged the screaming toddler out of the store.",
"The broken muffler dragged behind the car.",
"The dog's leash was dragging along the ground.",
"The child is always dragging his blanket.",
"The puppy ran up to us, dragging her leash behind her.",
"He dragged himself up the stairs and climbed into bed.",
"Can you drag yourself away from that computer",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Internet fame may be a drag , but as Marcel the Shell himself knows, celebrity certainly has its uses. \u2014 Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022",
"If reverse logistics is a drag on your business, consider new technologies for streamlining and improving the process and make every return count. \u2014 Scott Fletcher, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"The disconnect was a major drag on earnings this year\u2014Amazon signaled the excess space would contribute to $10 billion in extra costs in the first half of 2022. \u2014 Dana Mattioli, WSJ , 16 June 2022",
"Put another way, Meta may be harkening back to its Facebook past to secure its short-term future, even as the mistrust sown by that past continues to be a drag on the company\u2019s public image. \u2014 Jonathan Vanian, Fortune , 10 June 2022",
"So when most of the wealth goes to the richest 1 percent, or 0.01 percent, the lack of consumption by the other 99 percent of Americans is a drag on the economy. \u2014 Peter Weber, The Week , 9 June 2022",
"WarnerMedia had been a drag on AT&T\u2019s overall earnings. \u2014 Todd Spangler, Variety , 7 June 2022",
"In Santiago, Pinochet once explained to me that the old constitution had been a drag on his power. \u2014 Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker , 6 June 2022",
"Technology stocks, which led the market rally a day earlier, were the biggest drag on the S&P 500. \u2014 Alexa Viega, BostonGlobe.com , 18 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"The World Bank is concerned that interest rate hikes in advanced economies could drag down the world economy. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 27 June 2022",
"The tech sector has been hit hard as inflation and a tangle of other economic tensions drag down highflying companies and speculative sections of the market. \u2014 Taylor Telford, Washington Post , 23 June 2022",
"The investment bank estimates tighter financial conditions could drag down GDP as much as 2 percentage points over the next year. \u2014 Jonathan Ponciano, Forbes , 21 June 2022",
"Another concern for Russia is that the cutoff of imports could lead to industrial shortages, while a drop in foreign investment is expected to drag down the country's economic growth for years, the Institute of International Finance predicted. \u2014 Irina Ivanova, CBS News , 21 June 2022",
"That's feeding concerns about whether consumers could become more frugal, which would drag down the economy. \u2014 Julia Horowitz, CNN , 13 June 2022",
"That drop in purchasing is likely to artificially drag down GDP numbers, economists say. \u2014 Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News , 28 Apr. 2022",
"He\u2019s on the small side at 5 feet 11 and 229 pounds and lacks elite measurables, which will drag down his stock. \u2014 Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press , 26 Apr. 2022",
"Horizon also flies to a handful of major Western cities, which does drag those stats down. \u2014 cleveland , 17 Apr. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"But to keep it a buck, makeup removal ain't no crystal stair for non- drag artists either. \u2014 Jihan Forbes, Allure , 15 Feb. 2022",
"Portrayed by Jared Johnson, 32, who grew up on Milwaukee's north side, Hall emerged in Milwaukee's drag scene nine years ago, becoming a regular performer at Hamburger Mary's. \u2014 Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 29 May 2020",
"She's been working on drag magazine VELOUR and has continued to produce her show Nightgowns, which showcases a diverse array of drag performances in Brooklyn. \u2014 John Paul Brammer, Teen Vogue , 4 May 2018",
"The sunny skies were great and 70-degree temps were perfect, but a flag-snapping crosswind made the drag track sensitive to navigate for those not in tune with the conditions. \u2014 Elton Alexander, cleveland.com , 25 June 2017"
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"examples":[
"The new boss is a real dragon lady .",
"a conniving dragon lady , their mother attempted to dominate their lives well into their adult years",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Why not call Uma Thurman, Vivica A. Fox or Daryl Hannah a dragon lady ",
"But because of miscegenation laws that prevented interracial couples onscreen\u2014and rampant yellowface practices\u2014her opportunities were mostly limited to stereotypes like the rejected other woman or the villainous dragon lady . \u2014 Time , 5 Mar. 2020",
"My eyes caught the glances of the portraits, all people who made their bread acting as dragon ladies and inscrutable Chinamen in the movies. \u2014 San Francisco Chronicle , 20 Sep. 2019",
"There's a dragon lady also walking around Winterfell right now with eyes that look green in a certain light... \u2014 Ineye Komonibo, Marie Claire , 2 May 2019"
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"Verb",
"she was dragooned into agreeing to the fraudulent scheme",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The words were emblazoned beneath an image of the cannon on a battle flag flown at the Battle of Gonzalez where Mexican dragoons skirmished unsuccessfully with the Texian rebels to decide the matter. \u2014 Myke Cole, The New Republic , 1 Aug. 2019",
"The hat is said to have been picked up as a war trophy by a Dutch dragoon captain after the Battle of Waterloo, where a coalition of European armies defeated the French on June 18, 1815. \u2014 Aurelien Breeden, New York Times , 18 June 2018",
"The two companies of U.S. Army dragoons that arrived eight months before Texas joined the union in 1846 followed Republic of Texas volunteers, the Mexican army and Spaniards who established the city in 1718. \u2014 Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News , 3 May 2018",
"The camp hands out small Confederate flags at town events and lays a wreath at the site of two monuments to the dragoons on the last Monday in April, when the state celebrates Confederate Memorial Day. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Sep. 2017",
"Prattville Dragoons monument in Prattville, above, erected 1916, to honor unit that fought in the Battle of Shiloh. \u2014 AL.com , 17 Aug. 2017",
"The weekend\u2019s stars are the Virginia militia, British Dragoons and Redcoats\u2014all armed and dressed accordingly. \u2014 Katie Jackson, Fox News , 15 June 2017",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Simeon of Cyrene would have been the innocent brunch-goer, and the Romans dragoon him into Christ\u2019s Passion, giving him an honor every human on earth should have desired. \u2014 Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review , 2 Apr. 2021",
"The prospect of a new law that could allow China to dragoon suspects in mainland prisons amplified fears further. \u2014 Suzanne Sataline, The Atlantic , 21 May 2020",
"Brundage was a standout quarterback and punter in high school who gave it up to play baseball at Oregon State, then was dragooned onto the 1984 football team when all the regular punters got hurt. \u2014 Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com , 29 Nov. 2019",
"Even when earlier on three or more subgroups are doing entirely different, often intense things, the mood is controlled, involuntary, dragooned . \u2014 Alastair Macaulay, New York Times , 11 July 2018",
"Now Dracaena fragrans, aka the corn plant, and spider plants are being dragooned into doing the job. \u2014 Joe Queenan, WSJ , 26 July 2018",
"Many Syrians flinch at the idea of going back, fearful that they will be killed, forced into camps or dragooned into the army. \u2014 The Economist , 30 June 2018",
"The relatively small number of women who are fertile are dragooned as handmaids, child-bearing slaves for married couples. \u2014 David Wiegand, San Francisco Chronicle , 20 Apr. 2018",
"He's dragooned away from this life into a case investigating an insurance claim by a former Wehrmacht soldier who served in Greece during the war and may have been trafficking loot stolen from Jews being deported to Auschwitz. \u2014 Steve Donoghue, The Christian Science Monitor , 5 Apr. 2018"
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"1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb"
},
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"dra-",
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"blackjack",
"coerce",
"compel",
"constrain",
"drive",
"force",
"impel",
"impress",
"make",
"muscle",
"obligate",
"oblige",
"press",
"pressure",
"sandbag"
],
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"verb"
]
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": a sugar-coated nut":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Decorate half of the ginger cookies with royal icing, sanding sugar, and dragees , as desired. \u2014 The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping , 31 Oct. 2019",
"Colorful sanding sugar, edible glitter or dragees , optional Place crumbled cake in a food processor and pulse once or twice until it is crumbled. \u2014 Ann Maloney, NOLA.com , 6 Feb. 2018",
"To decorate, pick up a purple, green and gold sanding sugars, edible glitter or dragees . \u2014 Ann Maloney, NOLA.com , 6 Feb. 2018"
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"1682, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"dra-\u02c8zh\u0101"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-014817",
"type":[
"noun"
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": to fish by trolling with a drail":[]
},
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"from obsolete English drail to drag or trail along, perhaps alteration (influenced by draw & drag ) of trail":"Noun"
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"pronounciation":[
"\"",
"\u02c8dr\u0101l",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112622",
"type":[
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"verb"
]
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"\u2014 G. W. Pierson"
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"\u2014 H. A. Sinclair"
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},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"Drain the canned tomatoes before adding them to the pot.",
"The swamp has been drained .",
"I was waiting for the bathtub to drain .",
"The river drains into a lake.",
"Years of civil war have drained the country's resources.",
"The city's emergency fund has been drained .",
"I feel totally drained of energy this evening.",
"Noun",
"The drain in the bathtub is blocked.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Officials have said that the United States hopes the West's upcoming surge of military assistance to Ukraine -- along with Russia's increasing isolation on the world stage -- will drain Putin's will to fight. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 19 June 2022",
"The United States hopes the West\u2019s upcoming surge of military assistance to Ukraine \u2014 along with Russia\u2019s increasing isolation on the world stage \u2014 will drain President Vladimir Putin\u2019s will to fight. \u2014 Amy Cheng, Washington Post , 18 June 2022",
"This means poor conversion rates that will drain your marketing budget. \u2014 Marius Vetrici, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Piatek indicated that storm water from 215 residential structures will drain into the basin, alleviating pressure on the sewer system at Kolleda Ditch when large rain events occur. \u2014 Beth Mlady, cleveland , 28 Jan. 2022",
"And Kalos doesn\u2019t think that the demand will drain the supply. \u2014 Samantha Hissong, Rolling Stone , 27 Nov. 2021",
"And the growing human demand for water will drain the pools further. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Aug. 2021",
"Jimmy Junkin, manager of the city\u2019s water/wastewater department, said crews will drain the tank Thursday night, remove any debris and sanitize the tank. \u2014 Ike Morgan | Imorgan@al.com, al , 6 Aug. 2021",
"The blood clots form in unusual places, such as veins that drain blood from the brain. \u2014 Celina Tebor, USA TODAY , 6 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Some bottles went straight down the drain (A Russian sparkling wine",
"And if there\u2019s anything left over, use it to water the plants rather than pouring it down the drain . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"East County officials fear a $950 million sewage recycling project could get flushed down the drain because of a pipeline deal gone awry. \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"That\u2019s half of the precious time, effort and money spent in crafting job advertisements, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews and training new employees gone down the drain . \u2014 Kiran Mann, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Swatting calls are a drain on resources and dangerous to both police and the public, Lampson said. \u2014 Jesse Leavenworth, Hartford Courant , 10 May 2022",
"The last item, industrial paint jobs, are the main drain on water supplies in an auto plant. \u2014 Eamon Barrett, Fortune , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Harrison has argued that unruly crowds outside the clubs, especially around the current last call of 2 a.m., is a major drain on police manpower. \u2014 Bryn Stole, baltimoresun.com , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Until this point, Beijing had relied completely on artificial snow to cover its slopes and venues \u2014 which environmentalists and critics say is a huge drain on energy and water resources. \u2014 Helen Regan, CNN , 14 Feb. 2022"
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"1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4":"Verb"
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": an area or district drained":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"With sport sandal-style water shoes, which typically expose the upper parts of your feet and toes to the open air, drainage is almost instantaneous. \u2014 Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure , 31 May 2022",
"For that reason, drainage is the key to maintaining a sound foundation, ensuring that water is directed away from the building. \u2014 Robby Brown, Forbes , 2 May 2022",
"Divers have been searching for an 11-year-old child and two Milwaukee men who were swept into a drainage tunnel near 27th and Loomis after heavy rains Monday. \u2014 CBS News , 14 June 2022",
"The 2022 budget for the city\u2019s drainage levy fund is $2.4 million, Dean said. \u2014 Bob Sandrick, cleveland , 13 June 2022",
"City water bills are calculated based on water usage, sewerage disposal, and flat service charges for water, sewerage and drainage . \u2014 Nushrat Rahman And Malachi Barrett, Detroit Free Press , 13 June 2022",
"Site improvements include a mill and overlay of 4 inches of pavement, increasing the right-of-way in certain locations and rehabilitating drainage structures. \u2014 Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel , 10 June 2022",
"The flood control plans include a handful of retention ponds, to hold water and then release it slowly, along with a huge drainage conduit, dubbed the North Tunnel, to carry water safely into the Patapsco. \u2014 Steve Thompson, Washington Post , 10 June 2022",
"The Harappans of the Indus Valley Civilization went one better, building public drainage systems that enabled even ordinary dwellings to have bathrooms and toilets. \u2014 Amanda Foreman, WSJ , 9 June 2022"
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"1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"\u02c8dr\u0101-nij"
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],
": to empty by drinking the contents of":[
"drain a mug of beer"
],
": to exhaust (see exhaust entry 1 sense 1b ) physically or emotionally":[
"feeling drained at the end of a long workday"
],
": to flow off gradually":[],
": to make gradually dry":[
"drain a swamp"
]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"Drain the canned tomatoes before adding them to the pot.",
"The swamp has been drained .",
"I was waiting for the bathtub to drain .",
"The river drains into a lake.",
"Years of civil war have drained the country's resources.",
"The city's emergency fund has been drained .",
"I feel totally drained of energy this evening.",
"Noun",
"The drain in the bathtub is blocked.",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Officials have said that the United States hopes the West's upcoming surge of military assistance to Ukraine -- along with Russia's increasing isolation on the world stage -- will drain Putin's will to fight. \u2014 Arkansas Online , 19 June 2022",
"The United States hopes the West\u2019s upcoming surge of military assistance to Ukraine \u2014 along with Russia\u2019s increasing isolation on the world stage \u2014 will drain President Vladimir Putin\u2019s will to fight. \u2014 Amy Cheng, Washington Post , 18 June 2022",
"This means poor conversion rates that will drain your marketing budget. \u2014 Marius Vetrici, Forbes , 10 June 2022",
"Piatek indicated that storm water from 215 residential structures will drain into the basin, alleviating pressure on the sewer system at Kolleda Ditch when large rain events occur. \u2014 Beth Mlady, cleveland , 28 Jan. 2022",
"And Kalos doesn\u2019t think that the demand will drain the supply. \u2014 Samantha Hissong, Rolling Stone , 27 Nov. 2021",
"And the growing human demand for water will drain the pools further. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Aug. 2021",
"Jimmy Junkin, manager of the city\u2019s water/wastewater department, said crews will drain the tank Thursday night, remove any debris and sanitize the tank. \u2014 Ike Morgan | Imorgan@al.com, al , 6 Aug. 2021",
"The blood clots form in unusual places, such as veins that drain blood from the brain. \u2014 Celina Tebor, USA TODAY , 6 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Some bottles went straight down the drain (A Russian sparkling wine",
"And if there\u2019s anything left over, use it to water the plants rather than pouring it down the drain . \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 6 June 2022",
"East County officials fear a $950 million sewage recycling project could get flushed down the drain because of a pipeline deal gone awry. \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"That\u2019s half of the precious time, effort and money spent in crafting job advertisements, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews and training new employees gone down the drain . \u2014 Kiran Mann, Forbes , 13 May 2022",
"Swatting calls are a drain on resources and dangerous to both police and the public, Lampson said. \u2014 Jesse Leavenworth, Hartford Courant , 10 May 2022",
"The last item, industrial paint jobs, are the main drain on water supplies in an auto plant. \u2014 Eamon Barrett, Fortune , 23 Feb. 2022",
"Harrison has argued that unruly crowds outside the clubs, especially around the current last call of 2 a.m., is a major drain on police manpower. \u2014 Bryn Stole, baltimoresun.com , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Until this point, Beijing had relied completely on artificial snow to cover its slopes and venues \u2014 which environmentalists and critics say is a huge drain on energy and water resources. \u2014 Helen Regan, CNN , 14 Feb. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4":"Verb"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English draynen , from Old English dr\u0113ahnian \u2014 more at dry":"Verb and Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8dr\u0101n"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for drain Verb deplete , drain , exhaust , impoverish , bankrupt mean to deprive of something essential to existence or potency. deplete implies a reduction in number or quantity so as to endanger the ability to function. depleting our natural resources drain implies a gradual withdrawal and ultimate deprivation of what is necessary to an existence. personal tragedy had drained him of all spirit exhaust stresses a complete emptying. her lecture exhausted the subject impoverish suggests a deprivation of something essential to richness or productiveness. impoverished soil bankrupt suggests impoverishment to the point of imminent collapse. war had bankrupted the nation of resources",
"synonyms":[
"bleed",
"draft",
"draw (off)",
"pump",
"siphon",
"syphon",
"tap"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-042700",
"type":[
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"drainpipe":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a pipe for drainage":[]
},
"examples":[
"our drainpipe is always getting clogged with leaves",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"At the New Zealand National Aquarium, Inky figured out how to sneak out of his tank and escape to the ocean through a drainpipe . \u2014 Erin Spencer, The Conversation , 9 May 2022",
"This is what happens when failing infrastructure, in this case an underground drainpipe , meets weather\u2019s new normal: stronger storms and more intense rainfall. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 Nov. 2021",
"And yet, as soon as guests had the chance to fall in love with the nostalgia of the 1890s, a pair of drainpipe jeans brought their musing to the 1990s. \u2014 Thomas Adamson, USA TODAY , 6 Oct. 2021",
"Perhaps no neighborhood drama illustrates Harvard\u2019s challenges better than the dustup over the drainpipe . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 4 Sep. 2021",
"Loosen the two compression fittings that hold the trap to the drainpipe . \u2014 Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics , 10 Aug. 2021",
"Notably missing was former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a huge supporter of the Olympics, who in 2016 jumped out of a gigantic green drainpipe dressed as Super Mario during the Closing Ceremony, as Rio transitioned the Games to Tokyo. \u2014 Amy Bass, CNN , 23 July 2021",
"Install an air-gap catch basin on the unit and run a full-size drainpipe to the nearest floor drain. \u2014 Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics , 25 June 2021",
"So the team turned to the 84-inch drainpipe that runs under El Segundo Boulevard, on the southern edge of Magic Johnson Park. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 20 May 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1857, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8dr\u0101n-\u02ccp\u012bp"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"eaves trough",
"gutter",
"rainspout",
"spout",
"trough",
"waterspout"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-112404",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"drake":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a male duck":[],
"Sir Francis 1540(or 1543)\u20131596 English navigator and buccaneer":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The sketch showed a drake and hen mallard dropping into a marsh. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 27 Aug. 2021",
"Pingping, who had worked on a poultry farm for two years back in China and knew how to treat sick chickens, broke the aspirin in half and inserted one piece into the drake \u2019s mouth. \u2014 Joan Acocella, The New Yorker , 16 Aug. 2021",
"This year's stamp features a drake lesser scaup painted by Richard Clifton of Milford, Delaware. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 27 June 2021",
"Unquestionably, the drake wood duck is the most beautiful of all waterfowl, with the female also being more colorful than the females of other species. \u2014 Jim Gilbert, Star Tribune , 27 May 2021",
"The presence of a white bar border on the speculum (found on drake mallards) varies from bird-to-bird. \u2014 Ryan Chelius, Outdoor Life , 1 Mar. 2021",
"The drake dives, and Dublin swims circles around the spot, then disappears underwater. \u2014 The Editors, Field & Stream , 16 Dec. 2020",
"Bear emerged from the water with the drake clamped in his jaws. \u2014 Hal Herring, Field & Stream , 12 May 2020",
"Scrimshaw panels feature a flying mallard drake and hen on one side, and a retriever on the other. \u2014 Colin Moore, Outdoor Life , 19 Feb. 2020"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English; akin to Old High German an trahho drake":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8dr\u0101k"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-103109",
"type":[
"biographical name",
"noun"
]
},
"dram":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a small amount":[],
": a small portion of something to drink":[],
": a type of RAM that must be continuously supplied with power and periodically rewritten in order to retain data \u2014 compare sram":[],
": a unit of liquid capacity equal to 0.217 cubic inches \u2014 see Weights and Measures Table":[],
": a unit of liquid capacity equal to \u00b9/\u2088 fluid ounce \u2014 see Weights and Measures Table":[],
": a unit of weight in the apothecaries' system equal to one eighth of an ounce \u2014 see Weights and Measures Table":[],
": a unit of weight in the avoirdupois system equal to one sixteenth of an ounce \u2014 see Weights and Measures Table":[],
": the basic monetary unit of Armenia \u2014 see Money Table":[],
"dramatic ; dramatist":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(2)":"Noun",
"1980, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
"1993, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Armenian, literally, coin, money, ultimately from Greek drachm\u0113 drachma":"Noun",
"Middle English dragme , from Anglo-French & Late Latin; Anglo-French, dram , drachma , from Late Latin dragma , from Latin drachma , from Greek drachm\u0113 , literally, handful, from drassesthai to grasp":"Noun",
"d ynamic + RAM ( r andom- a ccess m emory)":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"also \u02c8d\u0113-\u02ccram",
"\u02c8dr\u00e4m",
"\u02c8dram"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"ace",
"bit",
"crumb",
"dab",
"driblet",
"glimmer",
"hint",
"lick",
"little",
"mite",
"nip",
"ounce",
"particle",
"peanuts",
"ray",
"scintilla",
"scruple",
"shade",
"shadow",
"shred",
"skosh",
"smack",
"smell",
"smidgen",
"smidgeon",
"smidgin",
"smidge",
"snap",
"soup\u00e7on",
"spark",
"spatter",
"speck",
"splash",
"spot",
"sprinkling",
"strain",
"streak",
"suspicion",
"tad",
"touch",
"trace"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-222212",
"type":[
"abbreviation",
"noun"
]
},
"dramatic":{
"antonyms":[
"undramatic"
],
"definitions":{
": having a powerful voice and a declamatory style \u2014 compare lyric":[],
": of or relating to the drama":[
"a dramatic actor"
],
": striking in appearance or effect":[
"a dramatic pause"
],
": suitable to or characteristic of the drama":[
"a dramatic story",
"a dramatic attempt to escape",
"a dramatic comeback"
]
},
"examples":[
"His parents noticed a dramatic change in his behavior.",
"There was a dramatic increase in prices.",
"The book tells the dramatic story of her battle with cancer.",
"She made a dramatic entrance wearing a bright red dress.",
"There was a dramatic pause before his big announcement.",
"The painter used dramatic colors.",
"They are members of the local dramatic society.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The turnover of homes in this city is dramatic in the last 10-15 years. \u2014 cleveland , 30 June 2022",
"The playoffs were dramatic and the Cup Final was splendid. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 27 June 2022",
"Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia are ready to find love \u2014 no matter how dramatic the process may be. \u2014 Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com , 27 June 2022",
"Note that Final Cut Pro is particularly well-optimized among its peers for Apple's silicon and multithreaded performance, so the differences might not be as dramatic with other video editing applications. \u2014 Samuel Axon, Ars Technica , 23 June 2022",
"For the Diamondbacks, this will be their first draft with Rebhan as the scouting director, though the transition from Deric Ladnier, who held that title for the previous seven drafts, is not expected to be dramatic . \u2014 Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic , 23 June 2022",
"Few markers of the COVID-19 pandemic were as dramatic as the drop in railroad ridership. \u2014 Tom Condon, Hartford Courant , 23 June 2022",
"The soaring granite massifs and aquamarine lakes dotting its famed W- and O-circuit backpacking routes are as dramatic as landscapes get. \u2014 Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online , 18 June 2022",
"These examples are far less dramatic than a mid-century secretary seeking privacy with a computer therapist or a Google engineer driven out of his job for believing that his team\u2019s program might have a soul. \u2014 Ian Bogost, The Atlantic , 14 June 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"see drama":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"dr\u0259-\u02c8ma-tik"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for dramatic dramatic , theatrical , histrionic , melodramatic mean having a character or an effect like that of acted plays. dramatic applies to situations in life and literature that stir the imagination and emotions deeply. a dramatic meeting of world leaders theatrical implies a crude appeal through artificiality or exaggeration in gesture or vocal expression. a theatrical oration histrionic applies to tones, gestures, and motions and suggests a deliberate affectation or staginess. a histrionic show of grief melodramatic suggests an exaggerated emotionalism or an inappropriate theatricalism. made a melodramatic plea",
"synonyms":[
"histrionic",
"melodramatic",
"operatic",
"stagy",
"stagey",
"theatrical",
"theatric"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184708",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
]
},
"dramshop":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": barroom":[]
},
"examples":[
"according to the state's dramshop laws, anyone who serves alcohol automatically incurs certain liabilities"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1725, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8dram-\u02ccsh\u00e4p"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"bar",
"barroom",
"caf\u00e9",
"cafe",
"cantina",
"gin mill",
"grogshop",
"pub",
"public house",
"saloon",
"taproom",
"tavern",
"watering hole",
"watering place"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015034",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"drant":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": to speak in a tiresome whining drawl":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Scots drant, draunt droning or drawling tone, modification of Scottish Gaelic dranndan, draundan hum, buzzing, complaint, growl; akin to Irish Gaelic dranntan hum, buzzing, growl":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8drant",
"-\u0227-"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-132938",
"type":[
"intransitive verb"
]
},
"drap":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": cloth":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French (cloth)":"Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8drap",
"\u02c8dr\u0227"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-073519",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"drap d'\u00e9t\u00e9":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a thin woolen or blended fabric that has a twill weave and is used especially for summer clothing":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French drap d' \u00e9t\u00e9 , literally, summer cloth":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccdr\u00e4(\u02cc)d\u0101\u02c8t\u0101"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-190446",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"drap-de-Berry":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a woolen cloth formerly made in Berry, France":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"French, literally, cloth from Berry (region in France)":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02ccdr\u00e4d\u0259\u02ccbe\u02c8r\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172257",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"drape":{
"antonyms":[
"curtains",
"drapery"
],
"definitions":{
": a drapery especially for a window : curtain":[],
": a sterile covering used in an operating room":[
"\u2014 usually used in plural"
],
": arrangement in or of folds":[],
": the cut or hang of clothing":[],
": to arrange in flowing lines or folds":[],
": to become arranged in folds":[
"this silk drapes beautifully"
],
": to cause to hang or stretch out loosely or carelessly":[],
": to cover or adorn with or as if with folds of cloth":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.",
"a trophy wife who invariably appears at events draped in furs and diamonds",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This blanket may not have the feel of a luxurious cashmere touch of the Herm\u00e8s blanket, but the super soft microfiber flannel fabric is still perfect to nap with, or to simply drape across your couch for an inviting look. \u2014 Amina Khan, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
"Your mother-in-law can pop it in the microwave for one minute, and then drape it around her neck or shoulders to soothe any aches and pains after a long day. \u2014 Martha Sorren, Woman's Day , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Made from 100 percent organic cotton jersey, the shirts are impossibly light and drape like your favorite vintage tee, while a subtle boxy cut feels flattering and modern. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 10 Apr. 2022",
"It was decided to spread some on tables, hang some on large wooden drying racks and drape others over quilt racks standing atop the tables. \u2014 Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Big sycamore trees drape the stream, with oaks and pines filling the canyon. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Then, to trap the steam, drape the towel over your whole head and let your face peek out so the hot water can reach your skin. \u2014 Mara Santilli, SELF , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Napping beauties can drape themselves in Sleeper\u2019s fantasy of eco rayon capes and silky sets of smocked bralettes and boxers. \u2014 Vogue , 30 Jan. 2022",
"Liberals and Democrats would do well to take the opening they\u2019ve been given, drape themselves in the Founders and the Constitution, and cast themselves as the guardians of principals that should be allowed to endure. \u2014 Simon Lazarus, The New Republic , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The strapless dress had a body-hugging mermaid silhouette and featured a drape detailing at the waist that tied into a large bow at her back. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 25 May 2022",
"The drape back adds an elegant touch and the side slits allow for movement. \u2014 Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
"The material is made of modal, a fiber which typically feels super soft and lightweight with a characteristic drape -y look. \u2014 Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Crombie coats are a fixture\u2014but infused with a subtle sense of irreverence: trousers are often cut wide for a louche drape , traditional tailoring is spliced with utilitarian details, leather and punchy colors make frequent appearances. \u2014 Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report , 13 Apr. 2022",
"After Fernandes is lowered to the floor, dancers circle her; most file out, but a few drape themselves on top of her body before another duet begins. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Jackets also had feminine cutouts, and were adorned with thick ornamental chains that drape , without enclosing. \u2014 Colleen Barry, ajc , 25 Feb. 2022",
"So, when fashion\u2019s pendulum began swinging back in favor of looser fits, longer lengths and dramatic drape , the polo coat was perfectly positioned to seize the moment. \u2014 Eric Twardzik, Robb Report , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Tender morsels of chicken in a velvety green drape of pureed cilantro and cashews add up to a superlative korma, simply streaked with chile oil. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Feb. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1847, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"probably back-formation from drapery":"Verb"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8dr\u0101p"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"adorn",
"array",
"beautify",
"bedeck",
"bedizen",
"blazon",
"caparison",
"deck",
"decorate",
"do",
"do up",
"doll up",
"dress",
"embellish",
"emblaze",
"emboss",
"enrich",
"fancify",
"fancy up",
"festoon",
"garnish",
"glitz (up)",
"grace",
"gussy up",
"ornament",
"pretty (up)",
"trim"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-095237",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"draper":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a dealer in cloth and sometimes also in clothing and dry goods":[],
"Henry 1837\u20131882 American astronomer":[],
"city in north central Utah south of Salt Lake City population 42,274":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Bertie\u2019s stint as assistant schoolmaster under a family friend suited him better but ended when the school closed; another round of trials as apprentice pharmacist, draper , and trainee teacher followed. \u2014 Stephanie Burt, The New Republic , 29 Mar. 2022",
"That same greenery accented the mantelpieces and serving tables and ran the length of the old draper \u2019s table at which the guests sat. \u2014 New York Times , 20 Dec. 2021",
"At age 14, he was apprenticed in a draper \u2019s shop, a soul-killing job the boy hated. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Nov. 2021",
"The poet\u2019s third husband was Richard Prowse, of Exeter, a prominent draper who was also the city\u2019s bailiff, sheriff, alderman, and mayor, as well as a Member of Parliament. \u2014 Jamie Quatro, The New Yorker , 5 Aug. 2019",
"Here\u2019s the draper Baudu: The place would soon be really ridiculous in its immensity; the customers would lose themselves in it. \u2014 Benedict Evans, WIRED , 26 July 2019",
"K St., 1420-Robert Draper to Emerson Siegle and Ariel Xue, $772,500. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 Aug. 2017",
"Teacher\u2019s pet in the best possible way: the perfect draper , perfect sketcher, won all the awards. \u2014 Matthew Schneier, New York Times , 2 Sep. 2016",
"Drapers -Oscar de la Renta's son Moises is starting an online store-slash-magazine. \u2014 Veronique Hyland, Harper's BAZAAR , 12 Aug. 2011"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, weaver, clothier, from Anglo-French draper , from drap cloth \u2014 more at drab":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8dr\u0101-p\u0259r"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113615",
"type":[
"biographical name",
"geographical name",
"noun"
]
},
"draper's cap":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": thin brown wrapping paper that is glazed on one side":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055519",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"draper's teasel":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": fuller's teasel":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"draper entry 1 ; from its being formerly used to raise a nap on cloth":""
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-205717",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"draperied":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": covered or supplied with drapery or draperies":[]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{
"drapery entry 1 + -ed":""
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8dr\u0101p(\u0259)r\u0113d",
"-rid"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-185945",
"type":[
"adjective"
]
},
"drapery":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a decorative piece of material usually hung in loose folds and arranged in a graceful design":[],
": dry goods":[],
": hangings of heavy fabric for use as a curtain":[],
": the draping or arranging of materials":[]
},
"examples":[
"The painter arranged several items among drapery and began to work.",
"the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Many of the bedrooms, especially the primary suite, wouldn\u2019t look out of place in a five-star hotel, with sumptuous drapery and a white-and-ivory color palette that allows the greenery through the windows to take center stage. \u2014 Emma Reynolds, Robb Report , 20 June 2022",
"After marrying the Russian ballet dancer Olga Khokhlova in 1918, Picasso began making neoclassical paintings that placed a premium on gestural expressiveness, having elegant women pose for him in chalky drapery . \u2014 Tobias Grey, WSJ , 27 May 2022",
"Among the biggest challenges were floor coverings, lighting and drapery . \u2014 Washington Post , 15 Apr. 2022",
"D\u00e9cor in the hotel's social hub, the Library, is equally playful, with teal velvet drapery and a standing lamp in the shape of a giraffe. \u2014 Travel + Leisure , 12 Apr. 2022",
"The gown was made of an ivory silk georgette with handmade drapery embellished with a floral Lily of the Valley motif made of crystals and beads. \u2014 Alexandra Macon, Vogue , 6 Apr. 2022",
"Di Petsa showed a fall 2022 collection inspired by pregnancy and all its stages, with drapery , bump-friendly corsetry and mesh intended to be worn during and after pregnancy. \u2014 Michelle Ruiz, Vogue , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Instead, both Park and Warnke are using colour and playful elements and eye-catching techniques \u2014 like butterflies, leather gloves, drapery , and asymmetrical designs. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 26 Jan. 2022",
"There was lots of gold drapery and eye-shifting, like junior prom with more breasts. \u2014 Laurie Segall, Fortune , 8 Mar. 2022"
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"\u02c8dr\u0101-p(\u0259-)r\u0113",
"\u02c8dr\u0101-p\u0259-r\u0113",
"\u02c8dr\u0101-pr\u0113"
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"We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.",
"a trophy wife who invariably appears at events draped in furs and diamonds",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This blanket may not have the feel of a luxurious cashmere touch of the Herm\u00e8s blanket, but the super soft microfiber flannel fabric is still perfect to nap with, or to simply drape across your couch for an inviting look. \u2014 Amina Khan, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
"Your mother-in-law can pop it in the microwave for one minute, and then drape it around her neck or shoulders to soothe any aches and pains after a long day. \u2014 Martha Sorren, Woman's Day , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Made from 100 percent organic cotton jersey, the shirts are impossibly light and drape like your favorite vintage tee, while a subtle boxy cut feels flattering and modern. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 10 Apr. 2022",
"It was decided to spread some on tables, hang some on large wooden drying racks and drape others over quilt racks standing atop the tables. \u2014 Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Big sycamore trees drape the stream, with oaks and pines filling the canyon. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Then, to trap the steam, drape the towel over your whole head and let your face peek out so the hot water can reach your skin. \u2014 Mara Santilli, SELF , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Napping beauties can drape themselves in Sleeper\u2019s fantasy of eco rayon capes and silky sets of smocked bralettes and boxers. \u2014 Vogue , 30 Jan. 2022",
"Liberals and Democrats would do well to take the opening they\u2019ve been given, drape themselves in the Founders and the Constitution, and cast themselves as the guardians of principals that should be allowed to endure. \u2014 Simon Lazarus, The New Republic , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The strapless dress had a body-hugging mermaid silhouette and featured a drape detailing at the waist that tied into a large bow at her back. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 25 May 2022",
"The drape back adds an elegant touch and the side slits allow for movement. \u2014 Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
"The material is made of modal, a fiber which typically feels super soft and lightweight with a characteristic drape -y look. \u2014 Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Crombie coats are a fixture\u2014but infused with a subtle sense of irreverence: trousers are often cut wide for a louche drape , traditional tailoring is spliced with utilitarian details, leather and punchy colors make frequent appearances. \u2014 Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report , 13 Apr. 2022",
"After Fernandes is lowered to the floor, dancers circle her; most file out, but a few drape themselves on top of her body before another duet begins. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Jackets also had feminine cutouts, and were adorned with thick ornamental chains that drape , without enclosing. \u2014 Colleen Barry, ajc , 25 Feb. 2022",
"So, when fashion\u2019s pendulum began swinging back in favor of looser fits, longer lengths and dramatic drape , the polo coat was perfectly positioned to seize the moment. \u2014 Eric Twardzik, Robb Report , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Tender morsels of chicken in a velvety green drape of pureed cilantro and cashews add up to a superlative korma, simply streaked with chile oil. \u2014 Washington Post , 11 Feb. 2022"
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"1847, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
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"\u02c8dr\u0101p"
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"bedizen",
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"do up",
"doll up",
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"Italian drappetto , diminutive of drappo cloth, from Late Latin drappus (cloth)":""
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"The situation calls for drastic measures.",
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"Partly due to the drastic decrease in the value of crypto as of late. \u2014 Josh Wilson, Forbes , 25 June 2022",
"Being prepared can save many from the drastic effects of a hurricane. \u2014 Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
"The increase in home values and record-low interest rates during the heart of the pandemic further widened the already drastic wealth gap between homeowners and renters, as well as racial inequities, according to the study. \u2014 Alicia Wallace, CNN , 22 June 2022",
"Ten years later, even more drastic revisions of the curriculum are taking place with barely a murmur, as an all-encompassing security law written by Beijing crushes dissent in a city once characterized by its open debate. \u2014 Theodora Yu, Washington Post , 22 June 2022",
"Nonetheless, discursively centering democracy could have drastic repercussions. \u2014 Daniel Bessner, Harper\u2019s Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"This drastic jump follows a 6-7 finish to the 2021 season, which ended with losses to rival Kentucky and Air Force in the Servpro First Responder Bowl. \u2014 Brooks Holton, The Courier-Journal , 21 June 2022",
"Investors may be asking what sparked this drastic shift in market sentiment toward the digital assets. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 20 June 2022",
"The drastic sell-offs show how intertwined and complex the crypto markets have become in recent years, said R.A. Farrokhnia, a professor at Columbia Business School who specializes in financial technology. \u2014 Erin Griffith, BostonGlobe.com , 18 June 2022"
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"Greek drastikos , from dran to do":""
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"\u2014 Jim Motavelli",
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"\u2014 Peter Del Tredici"
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"1850, in the meaning defined above":""
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"first_known_use":{
"1815, in the meaning defined above":""
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"probably euphemistic alteration of God rot":""
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": a magnesium-containing tourmaline that is often brown in color":[]
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"The computer can draw the graph for you.",
"Students drew maps of the states and labeled them.",
"She sat down and began to draw .",
"The case has drawn attention to the fact that many athletes never graduate.",
"I would like to draw your attention to the third line.",
"The band always draws a large crowd.",
"The college draws students from around the world.",
"The animals were drawn to the campsite by the smell of food.",
"We hope the display in the window will draw customers in from the street.",
"The lure of city life has drawn away many of the town's young people.",
"Noun",
"Their band is the main draw at the festival.",
"The festival is always a big draw .",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"In many residency programs, because there are few checks and balances against the power of program directors, those who draw the ire of leadership have little recourse. \u2014 Usha Lee Mcfarling, STAT , 23 June 2022",
"Leftover funds would go into a family account and draw interest over time. \u2014 Jeff Yass, WSJ , 22 June 2022",
"It\u2019s these moments of the show that draw the characters of Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader even closer together. \u2014 Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter , 22 June 2022",
"The basic concept calls for excess renewable energy to help draw a weight atop a tower or shaft. \u2014 Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics , 21 June 2022",
"In recent years, co-owner Karen C. has stepped up the houseplant game at the family business, offering some harder-to-find plants at very reasonable prices that draw shoppers who love indoor plants. \u2014 Melanie Savage, Hartford Courant , 21 June 2022",
"Disputes between wealthy and celebrity neighbors are a staple of Southern California life that draw tabloid attention. \u2014 Laurence Darmientostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times , 20 June 2022",
"Good time to climb In traditional ski resort locations, via ferratas, along with activities like mountain biking, help draw visitors during the summer months when the terrain is safe to climb. \u2014 Sal Vaglica, USA TODAY , 18 June 2022",
"Assaults on transit customers that are sometimes brutal and occasionally deadly draw considerable attention and have resulted in security changes by transportation districts. \u2014 Michael Smolenscolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Angelique Kerber and Simona Halep were among the first-round winners at the Bad Homburg (Germany) Open as Sabine Lisicki won a main- draw WTA Tour match for the first time since 2018 after long injury setbacks. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2022",
"For Hill, smaller projects proved to be a bigger draw , including the 2015 crime drama Dixieland. \u2014 Justine Browning, EW.com , 15 June 2022",
"Rounding out the top 10 most polysemous words \u2014 each but a single syllable \u2014 are, alphabetically, cast, cut, draw , point, serve, strike, and through. \u2014 Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 June 2022",
"Today, the jingkieng jri are not only a big tourist draw , but also an important proof of concept for engineers and designers interested in practicing living architecture. \u2014 Anne Pinto-rodrigues, The Christian Science Monitor , 8 June 2022",
"The world\u2019s thirst for crude oil continues to grow, as exemplified by the big, 5.1 million-barrel draw from U.S. crude inventories announced by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) last week. \u2014 David Blackmon, Forbes , 7 June 2022",
"Junior finals at the French Open are not held on the big show court, Philippe-Chatrier, and they are scheduled on days when the main- draw finals are being played and the focus of fans is there. \u2014 Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker , 4 June 2022",
"The higher-output version includes a 240-volt, 30-amp outlet in the bed that can be used for a variety of higher- draw needs, including charging another EV at a decent 7.2 kilowatts. \u2014 Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver , 2 June 2022",
"According to Tipico Sportsbook, the moneyline for the UEFA Champions League final is Liverpool (+105), Real Madrid (+250), 90-minute draw (+265). \u2014 Jim Reineking, USA TODAY , 28 May 2022"
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"1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"Middle English drawen, dragen , from Old English dragan ; akin to Old Norse draga to draw, drag":"Verb and Noun"
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"\u02c8dr\u022f"
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"antonyms":[],
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": remove , withdraw":[],
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"drew off the fat from the top of the drippings",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Suns bench stood up, clapped, and cheered, but those playing for the visiting team couldn\u2019t draw off a raucous road crowd. \u2014 Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic , 12 Jan. 2022",
"The more clay in the soil, the more ditches are needed to draw off the water. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 29 Aug. 2021",
"That means the frozen-berry market could draw off more fruit and further limit fresh supplies, said Anthony Gallino, vice president of sales for Bobalu Berries, a California grower, packer and processor. \u2014 Jesse Newman, WSJ , 5 May 2021",
"When the fermentation is complete and the winemaker is satisfied, the wine is drawn off the skins to begin the aging process. \u2014 Eric Asimov, New York Times , 7 May 2020",
"King Guillermo, disrespected by the bettors at odds of 49-1, stalked the early pace, took over in the stretch turn on the dirt in Tampa, and drew off to an easy 4 \u00be-length victory. \u2014 cleveland , 1 May 2020",
"After some setbacks, BP crews succeed in inserting a small siphon tube into the well to draw off some of the leaking oil. \u2014 Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al , 19 Apr. 2020",
"Its inventor, Elisha Perkins, insisted that gently stroking each tractor over the affected area in alternation would draw off the electricity and provide relief. \u2014 Hannah Fry, The New Yorker , 24 Feb. 2020",
"Instead, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren both gained by roughly equal amounts, drawing off votes from lower-tier candidates like Andrew Yang and Tom Steyer, rather than from each other. \u2014 NBC News , 9 Feb. 2020"
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense":""
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"The rocket systems would be part of Pentagon drawdown authority, so would involve taking weapons from U.S. inventory and getting them into Ukraine quickly. \u2014 Lolita C. Baldor, Anchorage Daily News , 1 June 2022",
"Earlier on Friday, Kirby said that the administration had approximately $250 million in drawdown authority left. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 May 2022",
"The White House says nearly all of the $3.5 billion in drawdown authority Congress provided last month for military assistance is depleted. \u2014 Kathryn Watson, CBS News , 29 Apr. 2022",
"In particular, this is the eighth tranche of U.S. assistance from the Pentagon's existing stockpile, using what's known as presidential drawdown authority to expedite delivery. \u2014 Luis Martinez, ABC News , 21 Apr. 2022",
"President Joe Biden is expected to use his drawdown authority to authorize the new aid package for Ukraine. \u2014 Oren Liebermann, CNN , 12 Apr. 2022",
"In response to Stoltenberg\u2019s questioning of a drawdown , Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov faulted the ability of NATO systems to analyze what was happening. \u2014 Anchorage Daily News , 16 Feb. 2022",
"Biden noted that Russia still has 150,000 troops amassed near Ukraine's border and the U.S. had seen no evidence of a drawdown . \u2014 Matthew Brown, USA TODAY , 16 Feb. 2022",
"The intervention -- and now ongoing drawdown -- of the French military, the arrival of European Union forces, and the Pentagon's sustained support mean billions have been spent in attempts to bolster the local security forces. \u2014 Nick Paton Walsh, CNN , 21 Dec. 2021"
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"To draw on photos: \u2022 Open the photo and tap Edit, then the Markup button. \u2014 Kim Komando, USA TODAY , 4 Feb. 2022",
"Unlike, to draw on Spanberger's comparison, FDR, Biden was not and is not governing with considerable Democratic majorities in the House and Senate. \u2014 Chris Cillizza, CNN , 4 Nov. 2021",
"Leisure writers are product and shopping experts who draw on research and first-hand experience to curate the best up-to-date collections of items for readers. \u2014 Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure , 14 June 2022",
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"The museum also commissioned three new pieces from comic artists Asia Alfasi, Bex Glendining and Woodrow Phoenix, who often draw on their own identities and experiences during the creative process. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 12 Apr. 2022",
"There\u2019s a wealth of interviews and films to draw on when making the film. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 10 Mar. 2022",
"Travel + Leisure writers are product and shopping experts who draw on research and first-hand experience to curate the best, up-to-date collections of items for readers. \u2014 Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure , 6 May 2022"
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"The Lions forced a Browns punt after the field goal but were unable to advance past their own 41-yard line, calling a draw play on third-and-14 and punting back to the Browns with 2:36 left in the game. \u2014 Dan Labbe, cleveland , 21 Nov. 2021",
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"As host country, the United States has the right to draw up its guest list. \u2014 Patrick Oppmann, CNN , 23 May 2022",
"Wealthy people may be more likely to draw up wills if they are already used to working with\u2014and paying for\u2014lawyers. \u2014 Michael Waters, The Atlantic , 17 May 2022",
"But just hiring someone who understands SEO, or bringing in an agency to draw up a plan, isn\u2019t enough on its own. \u2014 Nick Brown, Forbes , 27 May 2022",
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"So McVay needs to run the scout team this week, and allow his assistant coaches to draw up the game plan. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 29 Jan. 2022",
"Inspired by her daughter\u2019s positive experience renting an ADU, Field paid designer Agnieszka Kaleta $8,000 to draw up plans for a two-bedroom, 825-square-foot ADU in place of the garage, which had been used as a workshop. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 5 Apr. 2022"
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"Telehealth's primary drawback is, yet again, access. \u2014 Sarah Sloat, Scientific American , 1 June 2022",
"In Salt Lake City, despite that potential drawback , the school board has discussed using and adding special programs to attract out-of-district students. \u2014 Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 May 2022",
"One tip for alleviating this potential drawback is always to factor out non-repeatable anomalies, like one-time synchronization licensing, settlement and catch-up payments. \u2014 Elan Jacoby, Rolling Stone , 2 May 2022",
"The only drawback is a breezy wind from the northwest at 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts possible at times. \u2014 Matt Rogers, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
"The only drawback is that there are no drainage holes on the bottom. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 1 June 2022",
"The only drawback is that the fill is not made with true memory foam. \u2014 Mike Richard, Men's Health , 20 May 2022",
"Back in the \u201980s, when Shamai Grossman was mulling which medical specialty to choose, the major drawback of emergency medicine was that those doctors rarely got to learn what happened to their patients. \u2014 Tara Bannow, STAT , 19 May 2022",
"Coinbase users may feel differently, however, after recently learning about one major drawback to their largely unregulated digital assets: a lack of bankruptcy protections. \u2014 CBS News , 12 May 2022"
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"However, the greatest gift her parents gave her was an art box that allowed the only child to discover her love of drawing , painting and art history at a young age. \u2014 Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel , 23 June 2022",
"All the while, Bayer stayed busy with hundreds of other projects: painting, drawing , sculpting, graphic design, producing world atlases and weaving tapestries, among other pursuits. \u2014 Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine , 22 June 2022",
"The next Mega Millions drawing is at 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22. \u2014 Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer , 18 June 2022",
"The jackpot for the next drawing on Feb. 1 resets to its current starting value of $20 million, the equivalent of $13.7 million in cash, according to Mega Millions. \u2014 Nadine El-bawab, ABC News , 29 Jan. 2022",
"The next drawing will be Monday night and can be viewed live at powerball.com/watch-drawing. \u2014 Naomi Ludlow, USA TODAY , 3 Jan. 2022",
"The next drawing is January 1, so someone may be starting off 2022 in very auspicious style. \u2014 Aj Willingham, CNN , 30 Dec. 2021",
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"The views from the Park Hotel are breathtaking and for this reason, the bow window in the drawing room became a real focus during the renovation. \u2014 Bridget Arsenault, Forbes , 15 May 2022",
"And the adidas lotus flower has become a hybrid between William Morris and the wallpaper of my mother\u2019s drawing room , the Three Stripes have become something else. \u2014 Tiziana Cardini, Vogue , 7 June 2022",
"Team executive Jon Nichols was in the lottery drawing room . \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 17 May 2022",
"Jon Nichols, the team\u2019s vice president of basketball strategy and personnel who represented the organization in the official drawing room , didn\u2019t even bother bringing a lucky trinket. \u2014 Chris Fedor, cleveland , 18 May 2022",
"Krauskopf was the team's on-stage representative, while Buchanan represented the team in the drawing room . \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 18 May 2022",
"The story, set in several swank apartments in Moscow or St. Petersburg, a piano always present in the drawing room , is loaded with Sturm und Drang but can also be quite a drag. \u2014 Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter , 18 May 2022",
"The cozy drawing room is bookended with fireplaces and plush couches, perfect for sipping tea and gossiping about the latest royal drama. \u2014 Claire Stern, ELLE , 5 May 2022",
"The roof at the famed Palm Court, closed through much of the pandemic, has been opened up, and now a soaring skylight pours sunshine onto the drawing room . \u2014 Christian L. Wright, WSJ , 29 Apr. 2022"
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"The court decisions in North Carolina, Ohio and Alabama all forced Republicans back to the drawing table and are likely to result in either more competitive seats or opportunities for Democrats in the midterm elections. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Feb. 2022",
"On Beacon Hill, the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act is back on the drawing table . \u2014 Kevin G. Andrade, BostonGlobe.com , 28 Jan. 2022",
"The set resembles a giant animator\u2019s drawing table . \u2014 Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com , 17 Aug. 2021",
"Early prototypes of the phone that were sent to reviewers in 2019 had major issues, so Samsung cancelled the launch and went back to the drawing table . \u2014 Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica , 24 Dec. 2020",
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"The drag strip was renovated into a full-purpose racing venue that had decent success until an economic downturn led to its 2010 closure. \u2014 Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune , 31 May 2022",
"For Francois, his father took him to St. Louis International Raceway Park in Madison, Illinois, a drag strip built in 1967 that introduced Francois to adrenaline-pumping fast cars and eventually a brief career as a racer. \u2014 Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune , 31 May 2022",
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"The facility opened in 1983 as Firebird International Raceway and includes a drag strip , several road course and boat-racing lake. \u2014 The Arizona Republic , 30 Mar. 2022",
"Here\u2019s a trip down the drag strip that Tesla can be proud of. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 9 Mar. 2022",
"Originally including a 1,300-foot drag strip , a 0.686-mile oval track and a 2.5-mile road course, the complex became famous for hosting the NHRA U.S. Nationals, the premier drag racing competition in the country. \u2014 Andy Yamashita, The Indianapolis Star , 21 Dec. 2021",
"Ideas for a racetrack in Indianapolis began in 1958, and with help from the NHRA, the now-famous drag strip hosted its first race in 1960. \u2014 Andy Yamashita, The Indianapolis Star , 9 Dec. 2021",
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"When the dog stops like a dragonfly , then runs off sniffing an invisible path, a snowshoe hare has crossed your trail. \u2014 Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News , 11 June 2022",
"Ostrow's fun style was perfect for Emily's bedroom, decorated with a ladybug and dragonfly -pattern and complete with a vibrant green headboard. \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 13 May 2022",
"The sequence was a massive collaboration among the behind-the-scenes artisans and starts with the characters flying an ornithopter, a dragonfly -like helicopter, which was practically built from blueprints by production designer Patrice Vermette. \u2014 Daron James, Variety , 17 Mar. 2022",
"One photo, taken by Peter Witt, shows the young falcon perched on a branch with a large dragonfly clamped in its beak. \u2014 Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine , 22 Feb. 2022",
"Their runs may have seemed quicker than Daya Betty accepting $1,000 to eat a dead dragonfly , but the eliminated queens of RuPaul's Drag Race season 14 aren't done serving yet. \u2014 Joey Nolfi, EW.com , 11 Feb. 2022",
"Of 6,016 damsel and dragonfly species, 16 percent are at risk of extinction, or about 962 species total, reports Holly Bancroft for the Independent. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 20 Dec. 2021",
"Lakota woodworker Stephan Cheney is building a large redwood table in the shape of a dragonfly , which holds various symbolic meanings in different native tribes. \u2014 Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle , 21 Oct. 2021",
"Featured prominently throughout Chinese and Japanese culture, the dragonfly is a creature symbolizing change, transformation, adaptability, and self-realization. \u2014 Leeor Shimron, Forbes , 18 Oct. 2021"
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"Billions of dollars in incentives to keep existing nuclear plants operating and to get new nuclear technologies off the drawing board were enacted as part of the $1.2-trillion infrastructure bill signed late last year by President Biden. \u2014 Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times , 6 Jan. 2022",
"Engagement starts well before the campaign gets off the drawing board . \u2014 Sarah Malcolm, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021",
"Miniature would not get off the drawing board , Neuhauser went to work for him, eventually becoming senior vice president of SeaLand Service, McLean\u2019s company. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 June 2021",
"But those projects are nowhere close to getting off the drawing board . \u2014 NBC News , 8 June 2021",
"In all those years, no viable alternative has ever gotten off the drawing board . \u2014 al , 6 June 2021",
"In all those years, no viable alternative has ever gotten off the drawing board . \u2014 Colleen Barry, Star Tribune , 5 June 2021",
"In all those years, no viable alternative has ever gotten off the drawing board . \u2014 Colleen Barry, ajc , 5 June 2021",
"And exotic aircraft forms are off the drawing board as small electric motors let aerospace engineers experiment with placing one\u2014or a dozen\u2014on various surfaces of the airframe. \u2014 Michael J. Coren, Quartz , 13 Dec. 2020"
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"Laugh-inducing launches require nothing more than a right-foot tap that instantly zaps 775 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels, making the Lightning feel like a dragster with a cargo bed. \u2014 Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver , 1 July 2022",
"Will drives her dragster to a 4.744-second run at a top speed of 304.53 mph, beating No. 1 qualifier Larry Dixon for her first career win in Top Fuel. \u2014 Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"Will drives her dragster to a 4.744-second run at a top speed of 304.53 mph, beating No. 1 qualifier Larry Dixon for her first career win in Top Fuel. \u2014 Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times , 1 June 2022",
"These dragster motors don\u2019t have any cooling radiators. \u2014 Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics , 10 May 2022",
"Slam it, stance it, hike the WRX up, safari-style, make it into a door-slamming, alcohol-burning dragster . \u2014 Dan Neil, WSJ , 13 Jan. 2022",
"Cadillac tells us that the little 'Wing isn't intended to be a dragster . \u2014 David Beard, Car and Driver , 15 Oct. 2021",
"This isn't just a dragster , it's meant to be driven. \u2014 Ben Oliver, Car and Driver , 30 Sep. 2021",
"David Miran, the Ohio Department of Agriculture's chief of amusement rides, said Monday the metal piece that fell off the ride is a bracket that was attached to the back of a train car, which is designed to look like dragster . \u2014 Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press , 24 Aug. 2021"
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"Telehealth's primary drawback is, yet again, access. \u2014 Sarah Sloat, Scientific American , 1 June 2022",
"In Salt Lake City, despite that potential drawback , the school board has discussed using and adding special programs to attract out-of-district students. \u2014 Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 May 2022",
"One tip for alleviating this potential drawback is always to factor out non-repeatable anomalies, like one-time synchronization licensing, settlement and catch-up payments. \u2014 Elan Jacoby, Rolling Stone , 2 May 2022",
"The only drawback is a breezy wind from the northwest at 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts possible at times. \u2014 Matt Rogers, Washington Post , 2 June 2022",
"The only drawback is that there are no drainage holes on the bottom. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 1 June 2022",
"The only drawback is that the fill is not made with true memory foam. \u2014 Mike Richard, Men's Health , 20 May 2022",
"Back in the \u201980s, when Shamai Grossman was mulling which medical specialty to choose, the major drawback of emergency medicine was that those doctors rarely got to learn what happened to their patients. \u2014 Tara Bannow, STAT , 19 May 2022",
"Coinbase users may feel differently, however, after recently learning about one major drawback to their largely unregulated digital assets: a lack of bankruptcy protections. \u2014 CBS News , 12 May 2022"
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"He is reading an ancient Greek drama .",
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"In this world premiere of Tara L. Wilson Noth\u2019s drama , an attorney (DeAnna Supplee) mourning the death of her baby daughter agrees to represent a Black teenager (Justin Sturgis) accused of murder. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 30 June 2022",
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"Controversy struck when Echard, 29, sent home Corrigan over drama with another Shanae Ankney. \u2014 Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com , 29 June 2022",
"Kyrie Irving eliminated some free-agent drama by deciding to exercise the player option on the final year of his contract with the Brooklyn Nets for 2022-23. \u2014 Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY , 29 June 2022",
"The uncertainty and drama that keeps Nabity up at night doesn\u2019t seem to be dissuading newcomers, though. \u2014 Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker , 29 June 2022",
"Nothing adds drama to your outdoor space like a canopied daybed. \u2014 Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics , 29 June 2022",
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"Such is the story of the last two months for Phoenix Rising \u2014 despite the dramatics of Saturday night\u2019s late comeback to rescue a 2-2 draw with Orange County, which is the second worst team in the Western Conference. \u2014 Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic , 2 July 2022",
"In earlier tellings of this story, the mother of the bride was little more than a calm counterweight to her husband\u2019s dramatics . \u2014 Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter , 14 June 2022",
"Politics more widely seems to be an exercise in amateur dramatics , striking attitudes to impress your public. \u2014 Gerard Baker, WSJ , 24 Jan. 2022",
"However, the Early Signing Period should offer some dramatics . \u2014 Adam Lichtenstein, sun-sentinel.com , 15 Dec. 2021",
"With all the dramatics of the last few weeks, Utah\u2019s gymnastics needed a mundane meet Friday \u2014 a nice easy win to close out the hectic week. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 25 Feb. 2022",
"Both can be counteracted, but Dr. Goldfarb apparently has no interest in that, instead concentrating on inflammatory racial dramatics . \u2014 WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"But Kyah Watson, a South Dakota freshman guard, immediately made a 3-pointer and then drew an offensive foul, and Lamb hit a jumper from near the foul line to tie the game, setting up the late dramatics . \u2014 New York Times , 26 Mar. 2022",
"But its ambitions are fascinating, and despite the dramatics of the extremely online Ye, both the fashion-curious public and industry insiders can\u2019t seem to look away. \u2014 Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR , 23 Feb. 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The Ducks ended it in the bottom of the frame on another two-out rally as Hanoian reached via drag bunt , Tanner Smith singled to left-center and Boettcher ripped the first pitch from Mulholland to the left side and beat out the throw from Armstrong. \u2014 James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive , 12 Apr. 2021",
"Two innings later, Kevin Plawecki slipped trying to get back to the bag after Amed Rosario attempted a drag bunt , with catcher Alex Avila\u2019s throw easily beating him to the bag. \u2014 Nick Piecoro, azcentral , 15 June 2018",
"Connor Krantz set the tone, getting down a perfect drag bunt for a one-out single. \u2014 Mike Hutton, chicagotribune.com , 28 May 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"There will also be a version of the Daemon figure holding a dragon egg for purchase exclusively on Funko.com. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 22 June 2022",
"Relaunched on May 28 after a two-year absence, the show features Mickey Mouse vanquishing the witch Maleficent and a massive fire-breathing dragon with music, projections, special effects, flames and pyrotechnics. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022",
"The saint sits astride his horse with sword raised, confronting a cornered dragon that breathes fire on its attacker. \u2014 Peter Saenger, WSJ , 17 June 2022",
"Between the tomatoes and the shed sits an astonished-looking dragon . \u2014 Erin Douglass, The Christian Science Monitor , 16 June 2022",
"It was once believed to be a bottomless lagoon that was inhabited by a dragon . \u2014 Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure , 16 June 2022",
"Humans\u2019 fascination with dinosaurs goes back at least 2,000 years to Chinese writings describing what were thought to be massive dragon bones. \u2014 al , 14 June 2022",
"Valastro's skill paired with his vision didn't falter \u2014 his life-size dragon cake is what ultimately beat Duff Goldman in the finale. \u2014 Antonia Debianchi, PEOPLE.com , 10 June 2022",
"Wolter said while waiting to get into a dragon boat Monday on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, near MIT on Monday. \u2014 Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com , 9 June 2022"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"What is more, the very existence of a single currency smothered the market signals that would have come from, say, a separate drachma or lira, market signals that have averted or lessened many disasters in the past. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 26 Mar. 2021",
"All that was needed to make this happen was to drop a five- drachma coin into a slot in the urn, just as a young lady would do at an underground station to get a box of almonds. \u2014 Vladimir Nabokov, The New Yorker , 8 Nov. 2019",
"Fears about the euro flared up again in 2015 as the left-wing Syriza party took control of Greece amid rumblings about a return to the drachma . \u2014 Georgi Kantchev, WSJ , 29 May 2018",
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"What is more, the very existence of a single currency smothered the market signals that would have come from, say, a separate drachma or lira, market signals that have averted or lessened many disasters in the past. \u2014 Andrew Stuttaford, National Review , 26 Mar. 2021",
"All that was needed to make this happen was to drop a five- drachma coin into a slot in the urn, just as a young lady would do at an underground station to get a box of almonds. \u2014 Vladimir Nabokov, The New Yorker , 8 Nov. 2019",
"Fears about the euro flared up again in 2015 as the left-wing Syriza party took control of Greece amid rumblings about a return to the drachma . \u2014 Georgi Kantchev, WSJ , 29 May 2018",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In an analog world, Polaroid was a unicorn in a dray horse herd. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 25 Oct. 2019"
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"first_known_use":{
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"Swift Speed is the main collection using Luxtreme fabric and has the most technical features for running, including pockets that are big enough to hold your smartphone and a continuous drawstring that won't fall out in the wash. \u2014 Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping , 2 June 2022",
"To create the drawstring , turn the bag right-side out and add a safety pin to one end of the ribbon. \u2014 Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens , 12 Aug. 2021",
"Up top, the sleeveless romper has a v-neckline that gives you the opportunity to show off one of your favorite necklaces, and on the bottom, there's an elastic waistband and a drawstring . \u2014 Carly Kulzer, PEOPLE.com , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The bag features a trendy drawstring top with a stud-closure flap for extra security, while an external pocket and three internal pockets expertly hide away all your essentials. \u2014 Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Ratajkowski flaunted her famous figure in a shimmery purple drawstring bandeau, matching cheeky bottoms, chunky gold jewelry and leopard-print pumps. \u2014 Hanna Flanagan, PEOPLE.com , 3 Sep. 2021",
"The backpack also features a zip front pocket, a drawstring closure, and unique magnetic fastened straps that help keep the bag secure. \u2014 Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure , 14 Mar. 2022",
"The top is highlighted by a full button closure, while the pants include an elastic waistband and functional drawstring . \u2014 Carly Totten, PEOPLE.com , 24 Oct. 2021",
"Follow these simple how-to instructions to make your own fabric drawstring bags. \u2014 Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens , 12 Aug. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"These early vacationers often toured with large retinues, engaging local dragomans to guide them at great expense along the way. \u2014 Peter Schwartzstein, Smithsonian , 24 Apr. 2017"
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"Middle English drugeman , from Anglo-French, from Old Italian dragomanno , from Middle Greek dragomanos , from Arabic tarjum\u0101n , from Aramaic t\u016brg\u0115m\u0101n\u0101":""
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"East Group Logistics is a total transportation services drayage operation based in Norfolk, VA., with satellite offices in Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. \u2014 Kathy Jumper, al , 7 Nov. 2021",
"The settlements do not require XPO to reclassify its drivers as employees, but labor leaders nonetheless hailed the agreements, which will compensate 784 drivers, as a turning point in the fight over port drayage . \u2014 Margot Roosevelt, Los Angeles Times , 13 Oct. 2021",
"The Maritime Clean Air Strategy also called for transitioning diesel cargo-handling equipment, such as cranes, drayage trucks and forklifts to zero-emission technology by 2030. \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 12 Oct. 2021",
"This had significant repercussions concerning logistics systems\u2014container shortages, public warehouse space challenges, and pier drayage delays drove up costs for everyone. \u2014 Kate Dingwall, Forbes , 30 Sep. 2021",
"The findings come as pressure ratchets on the port to adopt strict and binding timelines for its tenants to electrify everything from short-haul drayage trucks and forklifts to harbor and oceangoing vessels. \u2014 Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune , 8 May 2021",
"Additionally, all drayage trucks\u2014the ones that move containers around at places like the Port of Los Angeles\u2014must also go emissions free by this date, as well as off-road vehicles and equipment. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 23 Sep. 2020",
"These include big rigs, drayage trucks, terminal tractors, forklifts, and other industrial equipment. \u2014 Nathaniel Horadam, Ars Technica , 27 Apr. 2020",
"The disruption even has spread to railroads, especially in drayage , the service of hauling seaborne shipping containers from ports to rail yards. \u2014 Fortune , 2 Apr. 2018"
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": a northern circumpolar constellation within which is the north pole of the ecliptic":[],
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"\u02c8dr\u0101-(\u02cc)k\u014d"
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"Latin (genitive Draconis ), literally, dragon \u2014 more at dragon":""
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"1621, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-003120"
},
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"type":[
"noun"
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": a movable board or assembly of boards for bridging an open space (as between railroad cars and platforms or boats and docks)":[]
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"noun"
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": a woodworker's tool consisting of a blade with a handle at each end for use in shaving off surfaces":[]
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"\u02c8dr\u022f-\u02ccn\u012bf"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Debark two logs with a putty knife if the wood is seasoned, or a drawknife if the logs are green. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn And Mike Cunningham, Popular Mechanics , 3 Oct. 2020",
"Debark two logs with a putty knife if the wood is seasoned, or a drawknife if the logs are green. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn And Mike Cunningham, Popular Mechanics , 3 Oct. 2020",
"Debark two logs with a putty knife if the wood is seasoned, or a drawknife if the logs are green. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn And Mike Cunningham, Popular Mechanics , 3 Oct. 2020",
"Debark two logs with a putty knife if the wood is seasoned, or a drawknife if the logs are green. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn And Mike Cunningham, Popular Mechanics , 3 Oct. 2020",
"Debark two logs with a putty knife if the wood is seasoned, or a drawknife if the logs are green. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn And Mike Cunningham, Popular Mechanics , 3 Oct. 2020",
"Debark two logs with a putty knife if the wood is seasoned, or a drawknife if the logs are green. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn And Mike Cunningham, Popular Mechanics , 3 Oct. 2020",
"Debark two logs with a putty knife if the wood is seasoned, or a drawknife if the logs are green. \u2014 Roy Berendsohn And Mike Cunningham, Popular Mechanics , 3 Oct. 2020",
"Lay the bow flat and taper the sides of the limbs with a drawknife . \u2014 Andrew Del-colle, Popular Mechanics , 16 Aug. 2020"
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"first_known_use":{
"1677, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-004810"
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"type":[
"noun"
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": coupler sense 1a":[],
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": bolt sense 2a":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-010545"
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"drayman":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": one whose work is hauling by dray":[]
},
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"\u02c8dr\u0101-m\u0259n"
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"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1581, in the meaning defined above":""
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-012041"
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"draw runner":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": either of a pair of small pieces of wood that may be pulled out to support the drop front of certain desks or secretaries":[]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-013411"
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"draped":{
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"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
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"definitions":{
": to cover or adorn with or as if with folds of cloth":[],
": to cause to hang or stretch out loosely or carelessly":[],
": to arrange in flowing lines or folds":[],
": to become arranged in folds":[
"this silk drapes beautifully"
],
": arrangement in or of folds":[],
": a drapery especially for a window : curtain":[],
": a sterile covering used in an operating room":[
"\u2014 usually used in plural"
],
": the cut or hang of clothing":[]
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"\u02c8dr\u0101p"
],
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"adorn",
"array",
"beautify",
"bedeck",
"bedizen",
"blazon",
"caparison",
"deck",
"decorate",
"do",
"do up",
"doll up",
"dress",
"embellish",
"emblaze",
"emboss",
"enrich",
"fancify",
"fancy up",
"festoon",
"garnish",
"glitz (up)",
"grace",
"gussy up",
"ornament",
"pretty (up)",
"trim"
],
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"curtains",
"drapery"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Verb",
"We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.",
"a trophy wife who invariably appears at events draped in furs and diamonds",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"This blanket may not have the feel of a luxurious cashmere touch of the Herm\u00e8s blanket, but the super soft microfiber flannel fabric is still perfect to nap with, or to simply drape across your couch for an inviting look. \u2014 Amina Khan, USA TODAY , 10 May 2022",
"Your mother-in-law can pop it in the microwave for one minute, and then drape it around her neck or shoulders to soothe any aches and pains after a long day. \u2014 Martha Sorren, Woman's Day , 29 Apr. 2022",
"Made from 100 percent organic cotton jersey, the shirts are impossibly light and drape like your favorite vintage tee, while a subtle boxy cut feels flattering and modern. \u2014 The Editors, Outside Online , 10 Apr. 2022",
"It was decided to spread some on tables, hang some on large wooden drying racks and drape others over quilt racks standing atop the tables. \u2014 Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland , 28 Mar. 2022",
"Big sycamore trees drape the stream, with oaks and pines filling the canyon. \u2014 Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic , 21 Mar. 2022",
"Then, to trap the steam, drape the towel over your whole head and let your face peek out so the hot water can reach your skin. \u2014 Mara Santilli, SELF , 28 Feb. 2022",
"Napping beauties can drape themselves in Sleeper\u2019s fantasy of eco rayon capes and silky sets of smocked bralettes and boxers. \u2014 Vogue , 30 Jan. 2022",
"Liberals and Democrats would do well to take the opening they\u2019ve been given, drape themselves in the Founders and the Constitution, and cast themselves as the guardians of principals that should be allowed to endure. \u2014 Simon Lazarus, The New Republic , 19 Jan. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Each seat includes a drape canopy, a mesh ventilation panel and padded leg cushions for extra support. \u2014 Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping , 23 June 2022",
"There are a couple of dresses that are heavily inspired by spring-summer \u201997 \u2014 the bandage dresses with the silk charmeuse drape . \u2014 Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter , 16 June 2022",
"The strapless dress had a body-hugging mermaid silhouette and featured a drape detailing at the waist that tied into a large bow at her back. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 25 May 2022",
"The drape back adds an elegant touch and the side slits allow for movement. \u2014 Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
"The material is made of modal, a fiber which typically feels super soft and lightweight with a characteristic drape -y look. \u2014 Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping , 19 Apr. 2022",
"Crombie coats are a fixture\u2014but infused with a subtle sense of irreverence: trousers are often cut wide for a louche drape , traditional tailoring is spliced with utilitarian details, leather and punchy colors make frequent appearances. \u2014 Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report , 13 Apr. 2022",
"After Fernandes is lowered to the floor, dancers circle her; most file out, but a few drape themselves on top of her body before another duet begins. \u2014 New York Times , 31 Mar. 2022",
"Jackets also had feminine cutouts, and were adorned with thick ornamental chains that drape , without enclosing. \u2014 Colleen Barry, ajc , 25 Feb. 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"probably back-formation from drapery":"Verb"
},
"first_known_use":{
"1847, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb",
"1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-022429"
},
"draw/make an analogy between":{
"type":[
"idiom"
],
"definitions":{
": to compare so as to find a likeness":[
"He drew/made an analogy between flying a kite and fishing."
"Her bar soaps feature a range of scents, including deep woods, Tahitian gardenia and dragon's blood . \u2014 Eddie Morales, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 16 July 2021",
"Today, the museum's collection has some 15,000 objects ranging from potion ingredients such as dragon's blood , mandrake root and lavender (Harry Potter fans will love it) to a particularly frightening blood-letting device. \u2014 Patti Nickell, Dallas News , 30 July 2019"
