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as in causes
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 comes
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of draws on
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.
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Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Seree’s Year of the Horse equestrian snaffle bit necklace draws on that lineage without trying to modernize it away.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The flight to gold in moments of market turbulence draws on decades of evidence, according to an analysis co-authored in 2025 by Campbell Harvey, a professor at Duke's Fuqua School of Business who studies commodity prices.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
This inventive, sophisticated work of historical fiction draws on the tools of documentary to obtain a pictorially dazzling account of nomadic life, cast against the vast landscape of the Sahara Desert.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
The song draws on the biblical tale of Joseph and his treasured garment, the coat of many colors.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The unit draws on advisors including former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice; former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair; and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
Cheng draws on new research for this book and promises to cut through the propaganda, innuendo, and mystery surrounding the Kims and North Korea.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 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
Seree’s Year of the Horse equestrian snaffle bit necklace draws on that lineage without trying to modernize it away.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The flight to gold in moments of market turbulence draws on decades of evidence, according to an analysis co-authored in 2025 by Campbell Harvey, a professor at Duke's Fuqua School of Business who studies commodity prices.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
This inventive, sophisticated work of historical fiction draws on the tools of documentary to obtain a pictorially dazzling account of nomadic life, cast against the vast landscape of the Sahara Desert.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
The song draws on the biblical tale of Joseph and his treasured garment, the coat of many colors.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The unit draws on advisors including former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice; former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair; and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
Cheng draws on new research for this book and promises to cut through the propaganda, innuendo, and mystery surrounding the Kims and North Korea.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws on
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But one recent study published in JAMA Cardiology uncovered some potentially lifesaving guidance that could help women with aortic regurgitation—a common condition where the heart’s valve doesn’t close properly and causes blood to flow backward and fill the left ventricle—receive treatment sooner.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
5 Feb. 2026
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How can anybody be that jealous and what causes it?—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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His appearance in court comes three months after Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old from Titusville, was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon in November while on a family vacation.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today, less than three years after a teenager shot him six times, the music still comes.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Chocolate ganache—made simply with heavy cream and chocolate—creates the indulgent filling of this no-bake pie, showcasing the rich flavor of semisweet chocolate.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Rather than forcing every participant onto the same technical stack, the system creates a universal layer that can interoperate across heterogeneous infrastructures.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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When asked whether the 23-year age difference comes up in everyday life, with cultural references or interests, Sam says the answer is, generally, no.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Having the extra cash on hand in case anything comes up is worth paying my student loan servicer an extra $400.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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In Fennell’s version, Cathy’s brother is dead by the time her father brings home a selectively mute boy, whom Cathy chooses to name Heathcliff after her deceased brother.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Overall, Mayor Castillo brings experience, clarity, and drive to the role.—
Thomas Good,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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And like the hairpin turns in the production all across the album, Jah-Monte approaches themes from different angles and pivots without breaking a sweat.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Vani Sayeed approaches projects with an artist’s eye and a deep appreciation for design history.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Public estimates suggest the company generates roughly US$3 million in annual revenue and employs about 25 people.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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This causes a blast of high-energy radiation called a gamma-ray burst (GRB), a final screech of gravitational waves, and sends out a spray of neutron-rich matter, which allows a process to occur that generates very heavy but unstable elements.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The dual-class structure is set to expire in October 2032—a year after Bhusri’s performance window closes in early 2031.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The revelation comes as signs of strife between the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office are beginning to surface as the search for Nancy Guthrie closes in on the two-week mark.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Draws on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20on. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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