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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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 massive win came the same day a Powerball player in Lawrenceville won $50,000 after matching four white balls and the Powerball number drawn on Feb. 1, officials said.
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Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Nonprofits and their funders can draw on experiences from the first Trump administration and the COVID-19 pandemic — which created similar upheaval.
—Thalia Beaty, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Gilbert's counter-comment draws on the show's real history of tackling difficult subject matter.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Michael Hunter The designer draws on her background in architecture, design, and art history in her work, and the firm is often involved in every stage of a project, from architectural planning to finish selections, ensuring that the final product showcases a cohesive vision.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Nonprofits and their funders can draw on experiences from the first Trump administration and the COVID-19 pandemic — which created similar upheaval.
—Thalia Beaty, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Gilbert's counter-comment draws on the show's real history of tackling difficult subject matter.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Michael Hunter The designer draws on her background in architecture, design, and art history in her work, and the firm is often involved in every stage of a project, from architectural planning to finish selections, ensuring that the final product showcases a cohesive vision.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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Not Thinning Seedlings Failing to thin extra seedlings causes crowding and plant stress.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 45 mph could cause tree branches to fall, creating further hazards.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The food is being created entirely from British ingredients and using Italian culinary traditions, fully embodying the principles of Slow Food.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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In the film, Elizabeth Sparkle (Moore) uses The Substance to create a younger counterpart, Sue (Qualley).—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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What doesn’t come up in online conversations is the bad luck 2-23 Green Bay has endured this year.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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These winners will also spur competitors to come up with similar designs.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Expand February Skyline Festival: Feb. 15-16 Insomniac Events’ techno brand Factory 93 and house music counterpart Day Trip, are once again joining forces to bring the two genres together.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Two ladder trucks and three portable master streams were used to contain the fire, which was brought under control after about two hours, fire officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 Feb. 2025
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Speaking of her daughter, the beauty entrepreneur and growing mogul lights up when discussing how the next generation approaches skincare.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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As a result, gold soared to a fresh all-time high earlier this month, approaching a record $3,000.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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The millions of gallons of waste that the pigs generated each year stank horribly and polluted the air and water, turning an otherwise pleasant town into a pigsty.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The bar specializing in all-things-bubbly closed its doors at 1764 Frankfort Ave.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Feb. 2025
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Banks are set to close along with the Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange and U.S. bond markets.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: Declawing the CFPB will prompt state regulators to step into the vacuum, creating a mix of state-by-state laws and standards — which can be costly and complex to track.—
Lucinda Shen,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The club missed the playoffs in 2023, prompting an influx of early arrivals at Himes, the team’s player development complex that sits across the street from George M. Steinbrenner Field, last winter.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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