How to Use drain in a Sentence

drain

1 of 2 verb
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  • The swamp has been drained.
  • Drain the canned tomatoes before adding them to the pot.
  • I was waiting for the bathtub to drain.
  • The river drains into a lake.
  • The city's emergency fund has been drained.
  • Years of civil war have drained the country's resources.
  • I feel totally drained of energy this evening.
  • The 22-year-old was scrubbed, cut in half and drained of blood.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 6 June 2023
  • In essence, don't drain your savings for the sake of a ring.
    — Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2023
  • It is drained, and fresh water comes out of the spouts.
    — Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 16 July 2023
  • The first of six tanks is drained and Russell climbs in.
    — Lawrence Specker | Lspecker@al.com, al, 2 June 2023
  • True love fills you up like good grub, but bad love drains you like a tub.
    — Essence, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Figure on four 7-ounce cans, and drain the chiles before adding to the stew.
    — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
  • The keepers had drained the moat for scrubbing and gone to the kitchen to turn on the water valve to fill it up.
    — Time, 17 June 2023
  • Has the poem found a new way of seeing in the dark, or has grief drained all color from the world?
    — Seyward Darby, Longreads, 1 Aug. 2023
  • In the hospital, doctors drained two and a half liters of fluid from the wall of his lungs.
    — Debbie Cenziper, ProPublica, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Doctors placed a tube through his nose to drain his stomach.
    — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2024
  • At that point, gravity will take effect and the water will drain out of the pot.
    — Marlene Simon, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Satellite imagery showed that nearly two-thirds of the lake seems to have been drained.
    — Reuters, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Sharon Woods lake to be closed until fall 2025, as draining starts this month.
    — The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
  • While the tofu is draining, make the sauce: Heat the oil in a small pot or skillet over medium-high.
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain; set aside.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
  • And as ice starts to melt (days later), the Roadie easily drains with a simple pull of the plug.
    — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The hot tub was drained with ‘crust’ around the drain areas indicating it had not been used in a long time.
    — Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Large amounts of algae can require you to drain and refill your pool.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 22 June 2023
  • Do not drain the crushed pineapple, as the juices will make the cake incredibly moist.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Use heat-safe tongs to remove the lime slices to paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Shop Now 5 Peas As long as the soil is well draining, peas can grow in almost any climate.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 4 Aug. 2023
  • If rain or melting snow saturates the soil in spring, wait to plant until the water has drained and the soil is just moist.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2023
  • Be sure to drain them well and pat dry to remove as much moisture as possible.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023
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drain

2 of 2 noun
  • The drain in the bathtub is blocked.
  • The Chiefs have lost four of six and look to be circling the drain.
    — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2023
  • But the storms washed out the drains, leaving them cool and clear.
    — oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2023
  • The stainless unit is easy to clean and has an oil drain.
    — Brad Fenson, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023
  • All that dirt in the water would’ve been tracked around the house instead of down the drain.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The Bills have lost three of four, and their season is circling the drain.
    — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Mitchell was in a concrete cell, with only a drain in the floor, the suit says.
    — Doha Madani, NBC News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Here’s the scoop on the most delicious syrups and the bottles best squeezed down the drain.
    — Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
  • That means nearly a $14 million a week drain on the fund.
    — Paradise Afshar, CNN, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Keoghan then eats up the aftermath left around the tub’s drain.
    — Vulture, 20 Nov. 2023
  • This water drips down to the back of the appliance and runs out through a drain.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Pour down the drain, let rest for an hour, then flush with warm water.
    — Christina Poletto, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Avoid putting unused and expired medicines down the drain or in the toilet.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 2 Mar. 2023
  • What to Consider The drain plug can be tricky to use and maintain.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Here are the best drain cleaners of 2023 for every clogged drain or pipe in your home.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The new Milliken Center will include a new drain field added to the Arch Rock area.
    — Jasmin Barmore, Detroit Free Press, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Buchanan uses a small scrubbing brush to get inside and around the drain.
    — Hannah Holland, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Unplug the drain and rinse the soapy clothes under cold water.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • There’s a drain at the bottom to discharge any water, too.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • This sticky gray protein clogs up the blood sugar drain.
    — Discover Magazine, 29 Mar. 2023
  • To do this, make sure the pot has a drain hole, then soak it well, until water runs out the bottom of the pot.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Remove the potatoes from the oil and drain on paper towels.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
  • This will help prevent small bits of debris from building up in the drain.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
  • Dave, who owns a drain and sewer company, tried to find the ring, but it was gone.
    — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 25 May 2023
  • Rinse the seeds in water using a colander until the pulp and strings wash off; drain.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Blanch hearty greens such as collards for 3 minutes, then cool, drain, and store in the freezer.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
  • From one of the ship’s drain holes, a steaming pink sludge cascades into the frigid waters of the Southern Ocean.
    — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2023
  • If any liquid remains in the bowl, drain, and let the beets cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
    — Jim Webster, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2023
  • In addition to the gemstones, the team at the Carlisle bathhouse found over 40 women’s hairpins and 35 glass beads in the drain.
    — Molly Enking, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Feb. 2023
  • The side mounted grease drain does a great job of dealing with fat and keeping the smoker safe from flare ups and oil fires.
    — Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 11 May 2023

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