as in to spend
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of draw down
The goal isn’t to grow a large sum of money in an investment account and then draw down from it to live on.
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George Acheampong, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
If they are left standing or produce timber that’s used as a building material, then that draws down carbon from the atmosphere for the long haul.
—Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
California uses the tax to draw down more federal money for Medi-Cal, the state’s healthcare program for low-income residents.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Many experts recommend drawing down no more than 4% annually, though personal circumstances may dictate a different approach.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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George Acheampong, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
If they are left standing or produce timber that’s used as a building material, then that draws down carbon from the atmosphere for the long haul.
—Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
California uses the tax to draw down more federal money for Medi-Cal, the state’s healthcare program for low-income residents.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Many experts recommend drawing down no more than 4% annually, though personal circumstances may dictate a different approach.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw down
Verb
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While countries in Western Europe are debating spending more on their militaries, those closer to Moscow have already acted.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Bryant spent many of his formative years in Italy, as his father Joe decided to take his playing career to Europe after leaving the Houston Rockets in 1983.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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Just remember that staying engaged and aware of the type of ASMR content children consume is key to ensuring a safe and positive experience, stresses Dr. Adusei.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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By Sunday, the flames had consumed over 28,000 acres across the Baja California peninsula.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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During her post-surgery recovery, simple tasks like bending over became incredibly difficult, leaving her feeling both physically and emotionally drained.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two of those teenagers, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, lay flat on their backs at full time, exhausted by yet another 90 minutes.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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But the last of those emergency dollars are being exhausted this fiscal year and won’t be available to help in the next two-year state budget, which Lamont will propose to lawmakers on Feb. 5.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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Similar disasters have played out recently around the world, including the 2023 Lahaina fire on Maui’s northwest coast, and July 2024 fires in Viña del Mar, Chile.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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Koepp’s scenes, confined to the two-story house or just outside it, play out as acts of voyeurism, sometimes a line or two in a bedroom, sometimes longer scenes roving around the house.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Working with a sliding scale provider, as mentioned above, is another great way to reduce costs.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Princess Anne has no plans to reduce her royal duties as her peers reach retirement age.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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All physical processes in your body use up calories, and that includes sweating.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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First, a large plant generally uses up more water than a small one, all else equal.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, runway photography will also be taken on iPhones, as will close-ups using the telephoto capabilities.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
19 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere in the tiny house is a third, smaller bedroom that could also be used for storage.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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