as in to spend
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of draw down
Consumers have drawn down their savings just as public-sector spending is set to fall, not only because of federal policies but also as states face budget constraints.
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Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
Los Angeles ran out of water fast because attacks on simultaneous fires quickly drew down supplies.
—David Marston, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025
Senior figures in the incoming Trump administration see a peace agreement as a way to draw down U.S. weapons deliveries to Ukraine in order to reserve them for a potential conflict with China.
—Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
The administration has said Hamas is the main obstacle to achieving a ceasefire deal, but critics of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blame him for rejecting proposals to draw down Israel’s military presence in the Gaza Strip.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
Los Angeles ran out of water fast because attacks on simultaneous fires quickly drew down supplies.
—David Marston, The Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2025
Senior figures in the incoming Trump administration see a peace agreement as a way to draw down U.S. weapons deliveries to Ukraine in order to reserve them for a potential conflict with China.
—Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
The administration has said Hamas is the main obstacle to achieving a ceasefire deal, but critics of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blame him for rejecting proposals to draw down Israel’s military presence in the Gaza Strip.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw down
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Edman spent much of the winter seemingly pegged to be the club’s everyday center fielder, with a chance to work into the infield mix occasionally.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
3 Mar. 2025
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Born in the Philippines to a North Korean mother and a Russian Polish father from Brooklyn, Hyde has spent the better part of the last four decades putting the practice of male grooming on the map.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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One in three consumes four or more drinks per week.—
Kristen Mascia,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
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And the Giants would have to feel comfortable with Rodgers’ off-field drama and distractions that consumed much of his two seasons with the Jets.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Fudd then drained her first 3-pointer after an 0-for-2 start, and Strong followed her up with four straight points off another pair of Marquette turnovers.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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That fall and winter, constant power outages and air-raid alerts left them drained and on edge.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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But by 2011, they were exhausted by seven solid years of touring and recording.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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Like state government, municipalities also have exhausted most of their emergency federal pandemic aid.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Whatever the intention of its creators—and most reviews characterized the show at least partially as a workplace satire—what played out on our screens was less a critique of the office than a fetishization.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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The order by the three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit gives the Trump administration a temporary ability to remove Hampton Dellinger from his special counsel post while his lawsuit plays out.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Mar. 2025
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The venue renovations have significantly increased hospitality and premium offerings with new pubs, clubs, restaurants and seating, while reducing the number of suites from 70 to 40.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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While supporters say the profits from crypto could be used to reduce the nation's large debt, critics argue that crypto is historically volatile and a speculative investment.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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The county has been dipping into its cash reserves to balance its budget, which officials have previously said will be used up by 2027 or 2028 if spending or revenue doesn’t change.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Some educators have moved to add more oral examinations or in-class writing assignments, but that uses up precious classroom time.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
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These 12-week courses typically include work experience, can often be paid for using workforce grants, and allow students to return to the institution for other related and stackable credentials. 5.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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In addition to this, using excessive water or harsh chemical cleaners can then lead to moisture accumulation around window seals, which can potentially cause mould growth or deterioration of the frame around the windows.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Draw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20down. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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