drew
1 Americanverb
noun
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Charles Richard, 1904–50, U.S. physician: developer of blood-bank technique.
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Daniel, 1797–1879, U.S. financier and capitalist.
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John, 1827–62, U.S. actor, born in Ireland.
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his son, John, 1853–1927, U.S. actor.
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a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “trusty.”
verb
Example Sentences
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But Drew Cupps, a portfolio manager at Polen Capital in Chicago, is focused on SpaceX’s Starlink satellite communications network while suggesting investors also become familiar with six smaller companies.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Meanwhile, Drew Wile, the other parent, suggested the principal was singling out athletes, noting other Ipswich High graduates were spotted with stogies after the June 7 ceremony.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Daisy Drew, 27, from Norfolk, arrived in Betws-y-Coed with her fiancee Simon Flaherty, 31, on Tuesday.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Heron founder Drew Baglino was a top executive at Tesla before starting the company.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
I watched Drew talk with the Bedouins, heard the strange, smooth sounds falling from his lips, and was struck by the implausibility of my presence there.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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