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
The goal was to build up large trust fund reserves in advance to be drawn down later.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Agencies began drawing down the federal presence in Minneapolis in recent weeks.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
State officials open the dam every few years to draw down the water level in the reservoir several feet.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
For most people, that means drawing down their retirement savings.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Agencies began drawing down the federal presence in Minneapolis in recent weeks.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
State officials open the dam every few years to draw down the water level in the reservoir several feet.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
For most people, that means drawing down their retirement savings.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw down
Verb
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Provost has asked managers to spend most of their time there, leaving some of them frustrated, the people said.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Due to the 2024 hot fire test incident, the German launch startup spent 18 months conducting a comprehensive technical overhaul to ensure mission success.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The general recommendation for adults is to consume seven to eight glasses of water per day.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yet data centers can also consume massive amounts of water and energy; the Quantum Frederick campus, once fully built out, will consume 864 megawatts of electricity, dwarfing the county’s current electricity needs.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Use your hands to agitate the greens (this will dislodge any stubborn bits of grit or dirt), then drain and spin dry.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Improper Amount of Water Dogwoods prefer well-draining soil, and excessive watering can affect the number of flowers (and leaves) on the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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If you’re exhausted by life, you’re allowed to cancel plans — even fun ones — to restore your energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Although current statistics indicate reserves will be exhausted in 2032, there are still possible interventions to change that.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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By lifting his initial order, the judge appears to be making room for the refund process to play out, though the exact timeline of refunds remains unclear.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The bottom line Silver could realistically hit or even surpass the $200 per ounce record this March, giving current investors reason to celebrate and prospective ones an urgent push to get started before that plays out.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The thinking, according to airport officials, is to encourage riders to use the yet-to-open Automated People Mover, also known as Skylink, and to reduce vehicle traffic around the terminals.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The site is zoned C-MX-5, which generally allows a mix of uses up to 5 stories.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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While the Phillies went 3 for 3 in challenges, the Red Sox went 0 for 2 to use up their nine-inning allotment.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Carolyn finally walked through the doors at the back of the chapel and down the aisle, Reverend O’Byrne had to lead the pair through their vows using a flashlight.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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DiBlasi said that using AI in social interactions stunts emotional growth and can perpetuate feelings of loneliness and isolation.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Draw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20down. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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