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. does
  6. produces
  7. works
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  • The state's announcement comes a week after members of Cincinnati City Council weighed in on the traffic gridlock issue.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What comes next for the Democratic Party.
    Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of comes
Verb
  • That creates a perfect storm for culinary creativity just in time for all the celebration.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Decluttering creates space for focus and innovation.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creates
Verb
  • That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There is a notion of qualified immunity for federal officials, and especially prosecutors, from being sued for their official acts, but this would be unlikely to apply when a federal official brings legal proceedings knowingly and maliciously to seek retribution.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of brings
Verb
  • Connection Fox, for example, helps users keep track of important contacts, sets reminders to get in touch and even generates suggestions for ways to reach out, keeping important relationships from going cold.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This group generates turnovers and gets after jump shooters.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of does
Verb
  • The country also produces 60 percent of the world's germanium, indispensable for infrared optics like night-vision devices and laser targeting systems.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • After 24 hours, a specific type of digestive cell that produces mucus in the intestines had absorbed considerable amounts of micro and nanoplastics.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of produces
Verb
  • Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of works
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