DRAW DOWN Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

draw down

verb

ˌdrȯ-ˈdau̇n

Definition of draw down next

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 China, holding roughly 15% of global oil stocks before the war broke out, could run through its oil reserves by late October if forced to draw down inventories to cover any supply shortfall, according to Fitch Ratings. —

Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 June 2026 Global inventories are drawing down at a record pace, leaving the market increasingly vulnerable to fresh disruptions. —

Devika Krishna Kumar, Fortune, 6 June 2026 The reservoir, which is operated by Denver Water, is being drawn down for the summer, to redirect water to another reservoir where less will be lost to evaporation. —

Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 June 2026 The higher benefits drew down the fund, and when the Great Recession struck six years later, rapidly expanding unemployment, the sudden spike in payouts forced the state to borrow about $10 billion from the federal government. —

Dan Walters, Oc Register, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for draw down

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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.

— Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026
Clare joins me now to share why readers are spending real time and money to live inside their favorite fictional stories.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 22 June 2026