1
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense
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2
as in to come
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of draw on
The studies mainly draw on evidence from low-income countries where that deficiency is common.
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Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Hackman often drew on these painful memories when roles required a darker shading.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
The design draws on the designer’s Parisian roots and the timeless elegance of French interiors.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Rather, drawing on the proving grounds of centuries of samurai culture and Japanese martial arts, it’s cultivated both physically and energetically in the hara—our umbilical to life itself.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Neha Mukherjee, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Hackman often drew on these painful memories when roles required a darker shading.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
The design draws on the designer’s Parisian roots and the timeless elegance of French interiors.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Rather, drawing on the proving grounds of centuries of samurai culture and Japanese martial arts, it’s cultivated both physically and energetically in the hara—our umbilical to life itself.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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In 2021, Caltech agreed to pay over $25,000 to the Department of the Interior to cover the costs of repairing damage caused by a faculty member and students who drilled into a rock face roughly three feet from a petroglyph.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses.—
Jennifer Welsh,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and 4 million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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As before, no new money is created when original savings are used up.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Bannon came up with the amazing comeback to secure the submission win.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With a full slate of college basketball games coming up on Saturday and Sunday, there has never been a better time to lock up this bonus.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Paul Weiss has represented the NFL in major legal matters, including in the concussion litigation and in the Deflategate case brought by Tom Brady.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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An amendment to his proposal that was approved by the House Judiciary Committee earlier this month would allow the broad orders in some instances, such as in cases brought by multiple states if they're heard by a three-judge district court panel.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
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An approaching wildfire fueled by dry grasses and spread by strong winds prompted emergency officials to urge residents to evacuate Leedey, Oklahoma, a town of about 400 people.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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In practice, Ryan says, parents can implement it by simply approaching the challenging moments with their kid from a place of curiosity rather than anger, rigidity or frustration.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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The state’s controversial system of budget caps has generated surpluses averaging $1.8 billion over the past seven years, a sum equal to 8% of the current General Fund.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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After the Heat went ahead by 11 points with 6:47 to play, the Hornets closed the game on a 28-14 run to complete their comeback.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Troy location has closed, while a second location in Brighton has ceased use of a hyperbaric chamber, Peterson's attorney, Gleeson, said during Tuesday's hearing.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Korean Air recently unveiled a new logo and livery, prompting mixed reactions from the public.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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At the moment, none of the specific indicators look to be near levels that would prompt the committee to declare recession.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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