drew on

verb

Definition of drew onnext
past tense of draw on
1
as in caused
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 came
to come near or nearer night draws on, so we should hurry home

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew on
  1. came
  2. created
  3. brought
  4. generated
  5. spawned
  6. produced
  7. neared
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  • The idea to host a triple whammy of a book signing fete came while the pals were holidaying in Sicily this summer.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • So what happened to the gap in pay after these changes came into effect?
    Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of came
Verb
  • For people in fashion especially, the mall seems to kick up a particular nostalgia pang—especially around the holidays when so many formative memories were created, and clothing was the indisputable backdrop.
    Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of created
Verb
  • Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of brought
Verb
  • At the time of Galliano’s appointment, market sources estimated the company generated about 100 million euros annually.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Khan generated considerable resentment and pushback in the business community for taking an aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of generated
Verb
  • Because crypto profits are driven by generating hype and marketing, the technology has spawned a durable digital culture of people longing for community or chasing after the allure of 1,000x returns, as well as those who relish just how much crypto pisses off the right people.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The BlackStar Film Festival, which took place earlier this year, is a key moment for the community that has spawned since the festival’s debut in 2012.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of spawned
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  • Zillow Gone Wild is produced by Asylum Entertainment Group.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In its report, Clifford Chance says the assessment was produced in six weeks.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of produced
Verb
  • Heyman added that the Mets’ offer was believed to be slightly higher as of Saturday night and that the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Dodgers remained in the bidding as Soto neared a life-changing choice.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • As her due date neared, Melissa had to stop working.
    Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of neared
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