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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2
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 collaboration between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics also holds strategic importance in strengthening European technological sovereignty by drawing on expertise developed across research institutions and the advanced industrial supply chain.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Arguably the first collection of lyrical essay writing about the California desert, Austin drew on her travels through the Owens Valley and environs, covering mining, the Shoshone tribe, weather and water.
—Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The track comfortably exists in a genre-less space, drawing on lo-fi sensibilities, club rhythms and melodic vocal traditions.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Celia unites the very best artisans and designers, handpicked by Luhrmann and Martin, to conjure a world of storied theatre across a carriage that draws on the British landscape, theatre, and literary legends.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
The Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Chicago Tribune had excellent book sections, especially the Globe, which could draw on the rich literary and academic resources of its home city.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The South Florida Symphony Orchestra will premiere performances of Haitian American composer Nathalie Joachim’s Had to Be, which draws on Black Dandyism and African diasporic influences, performed by cellist Seth Parker Woods and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Bennett won’t be drawn on speculation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Like organ donors, many surrogates draw on the rhetoric of gift-giving to describe their motivations.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Arguably the first collection of lyrical essay writing about the California desert, Austin drew on her travels through the Owens Valley and environs, covering mining, the Shoshone tribe, weather and water.
—Mark Athitakis, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The track comfortably exists in a genre-less space, drawing on lo-fi sensibilities, club rhythms and melodic vocal traditions.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Celia unites the very best artisans and designers, handpicked by Luhrmann and Martin, to conjure a world of storied theatre across a carriage that draws on the British landscape, theatre, and literary legends.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
The Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Chicago Tribune had excellent book sections, especially the Globe, which could draw on the rich literary and academic resources of its home city.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The South Florida Symphony Orchestra will premiere performances of Haitian American composer Nathalie Joachim’s Had to Be, which draws on Black Dandyism and African diasporic influences, performed by cellist Seth Parker Woods and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Bennett won’t be drawn on speculation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Like organ donors, many surrogates draw on the rhetoric of gift-giving to describe their motivations.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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The crash was reported shortly after noon and was caused by a 92-year-old woman driving a Toyota Prius, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The explosion, which ripped through the mosque during Friday prayers, was caused by a suicide bomber, police told CNN.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Upscale wellness resorts advertised the idea that a guest could come and experience meditation and spiritual healing without having to sleep on a floor, abstain from alcohol, or take a vow of silence.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Boston City Hall helped kick off Lunar New Year celebrations Sunday with dragon and lion dances, music and more, a celebration the city will continue with a number of events and activities to ring in the Year of the Horse over the coming weeks.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Armchair analysis fills the space that is created by the absence of available facts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The two lawmakers, who are set to retire at the end of the year, reassured their counterparts throughout the weekend that there was a new generation of lawmakers coming up behind them that was committed to maintaining, and building new, global alliances.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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One word kept coming up among women who talked about their journeys in those years.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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McCarthy warned that being too quick to bring untested criminal cases against political adversaries risks damaging institutional legitimacy regardless of which party is in power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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The government brought forward major reforms and bans on assault-style weapons after the country suffered its worst-ever shooting attack in 2020, when a man impersonating a police officer killed 22 people in northern Nova Scotia.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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As Farthing was assisting in traffic control, a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back, sheriff's office spokesperson Kim Peters said in a news release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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And now, as the Super Bowl approaches, that pride is about to reach an even bigger stage.—
Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Unitedrobotsrealestate,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cities, counties, schools and special districts impose taxes on properties and in recent years those levies generated more than $88 billion annually, with over half going to schools.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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This could mean that it never gets done, and the center remains closed indefinitely.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Khelif did not compete in an international boxing tournament in the Netherlands last summer after failing to register in time before the applications closed.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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