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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
Nvidia plans to announce a new architecture drawing on Groq at its GTC developer conference in California next week, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
That report drew on records from her predecessor’s tenure to address a slew of accusations by Republican state lawmakers, MAGA influencers, activists, and others claiming widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
—Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Curated with Titanic historian Claes-Göran Wetterholm, the exhibition draws on decades of research into those who were on board and uses artifacts and historical records to reconstruct individual stories tied to the disaster.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The rediscovery drew on fossils, museum specimens, Indigenous ecological knowledge, wildlife photography shared on a public platform, and years of professional research.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
From late Qing reformers inspired by Athenian citizenship to nationalists who draw on Plato to bolster China’s political ideology, Bartsch shows how supple ancient texts are in the hands of interpreters.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
In Japan — which takes over 90% of its crude from the region — refiners are asking for the option of drawing on national oil reserves.
—Yongchang Chin, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, March 7, 2026, were 17, 18, 30, 50, 68, with a Powerball of 24.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Mar. 2026
With the curtains drawn on the Olympics and the World Cup waiting in the wings, the World Baseball Classic has the spotlight to itself.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
That report drew on records from her predecessor’s tenure to address a slew of accusations by Republican state lawmakers, MAGA influencers, activists, and others claiming widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
—Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Curated with Titanic historian Claes-Göran Wetterholm, the exhibition draws on decades of research into those who were on board and uses artifacts and historical records to reconstruct individual stories tied to the disaster.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The rediscovery drew on fossils, museum specimens, Indigenous ecological knowledge, wildlife photography shared on a public platform, and years of professional research.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
From late Qing reformers inspired by Athenian citizenship to nationalists who draw on Plato to bolster China’s political ideology, Bartsch shows how supple ancient texts are in the hands of interpreters.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
In Japan — which takes over 90% of its crude from the region — refiners are asking for the option of drawing on national oil reserves.
—Yongchang Chin, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, March 7, 2026, were 17, 18, 30, 50, 68, with a Powerball of 24.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Mar. 2026
With the curtains drawn on the Olympics and the World Cup waiting in the wings, the World Baseball Classic has the spotlight to itself.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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Where some see a form of protest, federal prosecutors allege intent to cause harm.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The deal comes a week after the Swiss company made a firm bid for specialty insurer Beazley Plc and started a $5 billion capital raise to help finance the transaction.—
Sonia Sirletti,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The budget came weeks after Gondongwana said South Africa’s debt is projected to peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, creating room for more infrastructure investment and tax relief.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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As of this January, more than 70% of Palisades residents displaced by the fire had still not returned to their homes, according to a survey commissioned by the Department of Angels, a nonprofit created by the California Community Foundation and SNAP Inc.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Bulls got within 10 again on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter, but each time the Kings came up with big baskets to stem the tide and secure the victory.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Did Iran come up in your meetings?—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Divers have to carefully chisel each coral from the seabed by hand and bring it to the surface, which takes a lot of time and labor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The two brought some soulful rumination on catered snacks and beautiful women with big foreheads.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Various countries, including the United States, have approached Ukraine for help in defending against the Iranian drones, Zelenskyy said late Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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As a police truck approached and threatened to interrupt the clean-up effort, Maria stood in the street and blocked the way, hands on her hips in a pose of defiance.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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And the excitement has generated attention across the globe.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company will add to its on-campus staff and work with digital advertisers to generate revenue for the program.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Oil storage tanks are filling up across the region, analysts say, since exports have all but stopped due to the Iranians effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 126-110 win over the Brooklyn Nets (15-47) on Thursday night at Kaseya Center to extend its winning streak to three games and close its three-game homestand at a perfect 3-0.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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