draws on

verb

Definition of draws onnext
present tense third-person singular of draw on
1
as in causes
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 comes
to come near or nearer night draws on, so we should hurry home

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws on
  1. comes
  2. creates
  3. brings
  4. generates
  5. produces
  6. works
Verb
  • One of the most common concerns that comes with training intelligent agents is exposing sensitive information to security risks.
    Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of comes
Verb
  • This sense of responsibility creates trust and drives better outcomes.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Taiyo Watanabe The unusual form also creates an intimate rooftop terrace, where the couple and their children can enjoy treetop views, and an overhang that shades the entrance.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of creates
Verb
  • Choose to be creative, to recognize what’s meaningful and to head in a direction that brings you joy.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This brings the show to 58 categories, and songs will only be considered if their lyrics are at least 60% written in Spanish, Portuguese or a native regional dialect.
    Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of brings
Verb
  • As the second-largest brand acquisition in Authentic’s history, Champion generates nearly $3 billion in global retail sales annually.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Lens option is now generates more than 20 billion queries per month, and is particularly popular among users from 18 to 24 years old.
    Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of generates
Verb
  • This force produces a slight bulge at the planet’s waistline.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Great Red Spot GRS is a high-pressure system located on Jupiter that produces an anticyclonic storm, meaning that the high pressure is in the middle, with winds circulating around its center.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of produces
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  • Unlike a chatbot, an agent works within the parameters of a process and is told which applications or services to use.
    Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Wireless charging works perfectly through the case.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of works
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