DRAW ON Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

draw on

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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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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 His book, Mind Odyssey, draws on his experiences across medicine, science, and biotech. —

Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Treatments draw on Ayurvedic principles and Western therapies alike, using natural ingredients, local botanicals and oils, and indulgent aromatherapies. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 This was the second time the artist had drawn on his mother’s work in his art. —

Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026 The restorations were carried out under the National Film Heritage Mission, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s archival initiative, drawing on original film elements held by the NFDC-NFAI and the West Bengal State Film Archive. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2026 Anderson left the brand last year to lead Christian Dior, but Loewe has continued to draw on the art world for both inspiration and history under new creative directors Jack McColllough and Lazaro Hernandez. —

Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026 After avoiding references to being trans in her early career, Petras draws on a sense of understanding and loss that is profoundly rooted in her experience. —

Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026 When the city began making the first of five reimbursement payments to Stewart, the money was drawn on an a city account created to make payments in lieu of medical benefits to city employees who choose not to participate in the city’s health insurance coverage. —

Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026 The retreat’s culinary program, Camp Cookery, draws on Appalachian and Native American traditions, serving farm-to-table meals, paired with local brews, wine, and seasonal cocktails. —

Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026

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Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a utility wire theft that caused $50,000 in damage and knocked out telecom services for 10,000 customers in Fremont, police said.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Severe Pruning Pruning tomato plants can be helpful in promoting air flow and fruit production, but removing too many leaves at one time can cause the plant to protect its remaining leaves by curling them in response.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026