drew down

past tense of draw down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew down
Verb
  • By this logic, reducing the time spent on task initiation can increase your overall productivity, with more time spent on actual work rather than task transitioning.
    Daniel Wendt, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The majority of his career was spent with the Express & Star in the West Midlands.
    Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • That fire, which had consumed almost 3,000 acres by Tuesday evening, was fueled by a fierce windstorm.
    The New York Times, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Firefighters are also battling the Eaton Fire, which trails the Palisades Fire closely in size and has consumed at least 2,200 acres in northern Los Angeles County, as well as the smaller, newer Hurst and Woodley Fires.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Fourteen years of war have left the country desolate, and its people exhausted; millions have been displaced or were forced to become refugees.
    Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani, The Dial, 25 Mar. 2025
  • He was hurt, he was exhausted and knew very well the odds of his Pittsburgh Penguins qualifying for the postseason were minimal at best.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The final amount could be affected by two factors — the number of claims and how much of the settlement fund is reduced to cover legal fees and costs.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Liver damage can be reduced if the person stops drinking.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Capitol and White House in Washington, DC were burned to the ground in the war.
    William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Advocates want burned playground under bridge to become skatepark.
    Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.
    Peter Benei, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In Goodyear, Arizona, a data center used for generative AI may guzzle as many as 56 million gallons of drinking water each year.
    The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Drew down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew%20down. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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