draw in
verb
drew in; drawn in; drawing in; draws in
1
a
: to draw to an end
the day drew in
b
: to shorten seasonally
the evenings are already drawing in
2
: to become more cautious or economical
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The eight books below are all absorbing enough to draw in longtime romance fans and newbies alike.
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Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
The lineup of characters includes Aang, Katara, Sokka, Zuko, Azula, Toph and Korra hand drawn in 2D animation.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
Even though both have relatively manageable draws in the conference the rest of the way, there are more than enough traps to be confident nobody is arriving at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium unscathed.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Polymarket for its part has drawn in younger users with a better platform and by seizing upon the pandemic-era gambling trend especially prevalent in Gen Z men—not to mention with a little help from a newly friendly regulatory environment.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
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Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
The lineup of characters includes Aang, Katara, Sokka, Zuko, Azula, Toph and Korra hand drawn in 2D animation.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 12 Oct. 2025
Even though both have relatively manageable draws in the conference the rest of the way, there are more than enough traps to be confident nobody is arriving at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium unscathed.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Polymarket for its part has drawn in younger users with a better platform and by seizing upon the pandemic-era gambling trend especially prevalent in Gen Z men—not to mention with a little help from a newly friendly regulatory environment.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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