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
However, the solutions Gailey and his staff drew on those blank whiteboards dramatically improved their efficiency on offense and popularized a concept the NFL hadn’t yet explored: the pistol.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Their cooking draws on pan-Asian influences as well as French techniques, with seasonality and sustainability always front and center.
—Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
His steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs, for instance, draw on his authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which empowers the President to put tariffs in place in response to national security threats.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 29 May 2025
Based on his years as a missionary and as provincial of the entire order worldwide, Leo XIV draws on the rich interpersonal tradition of the Order of St. Augustine.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Their cooking draws on pan-Asian influences as well as French techniques, with seasonality and sustainability always front and center.
—Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
His steel, aluminum, and auto tariffs, for instance, draw on his authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which empowers the President to put tariffs in place in response to national security threats.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 29 May 2025
Based on his years as a missionary and as provincial of the entire order worldwide, Leo XIV draws on the rich interpersonal tradition of the Order of St. Augustine.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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The minuscule particles can lead to breathing problems like bronchitis and cause inflammation that aggravates diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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And the topic came up again a couple of times Wednesday while Rollins testified before the House Agriculture Committee.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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If the Pacers had finished this one off, the city would have partied until the sun came up.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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While guests enjoy the festivities, hundreds of volunteers — many from the parish and surrounding community — work quietly behind the scenes to bring it all together.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
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Guests are encouraged to bring their finest flags, their loudest slogans, and their deepest devotion — because nothing says freedom like a pageant of patriots posing beside an Abrams tank.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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But with demand from would-be owners far outstripping supply in the 13-team league, many WNBA insiders believe the cost to acquire Connecticut could approach Cleveland’s ongoing bid for an expansion franchise, believed to be roughly $250 million.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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With cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency approaching 300,000, per Challenger, Gray & Christmas, this will be a space to watch closely as unemployment benefits and severance pay run out.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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As of Friday, June 6, the TikTok has generated over 4.4 million views.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Infrastructure leaders need to be able to calculate the cloud cost to understand the gross profit generated by a sale.—
Sergey Avdyushkin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Each remains committed to close faculty-student collaboration, strong market connections, and rewarding experiential learning that amplifies impact.—
Wake Forest University,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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Polls will close at 8 p.m., and observers say a winner could be declared as early as midnight.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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This situation prompts an essential inquiry for investors: Is ENPH stock a worthwhile purchase following such a considerable drop?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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One struck a police cruiser with a thud, prompting a big cheer.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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