DRAWING BOARD Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

drawing board

noun

Definition of drawing board

as in first base

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of drawing board Winter Park is back to the drawing board in charting a path forward for its former library, which sits within shouting distance of Park Avenue. — Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2023 The San Marcos Police Department union and city council are heading back to the drawing board after a surprising vote Tuesday night to rescind their most recent Meet and Confer agreement. — Annie Blanks, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2023 The exhibition explores the chronology of the creative process — from drawing board to workshop and from accessorizing to runways — and is based on the namesake designer’s initial dream of becoming an architect before running an art gallery until ultimately becoming a couturier. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 A number of potentially better reactor types have been stuck on drawing boards or at the experimental stage for decades. — IEEE Spectrum, 24 Mar. 2015 See All Example Sentences for drawing board

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing board

Noun

As his 406-foot shot cleared the wall in right-center field, the three-time All-Star turned to face the Brewers dugout and celebrated in front of teammates on his way to first base.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Paredes could’ve played first base, but at the expense of Christian Walker, who would’ve been earning $20 million in a part-time role.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of first base

Noun

The operation may now be down to 36 spots and deep dish may not be the preferred style of locals who like to be contrarian, but the Pizzeria Uno on Ohio Street remains ground zero for a Chicago cultural phenomenon.

— Edward Robert McClelland, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
In Europe, multiethnic capitals are pilloried by the far right as demographic time bombs, ground zero for invasions of unwanted foreigners.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ground zero

Noun

Give it two to three weeks before judging results, and don’t abandon your regular deodorant on day one.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Here, members of Forbes Business Council share one step businesses should take before launching an e-commerce platform to create a clear, seamless customer experience from day one.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of day one

Noun

Starting over means renegotiating all of it from square one, and the yard has no obligation to offer the same terms twice.

— Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Also, there have been suggestions made on TV this week that James made up his mind, changed it and is back to square one.

— Joe Vardon, New York Times, 23 July 2026