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
Tariffs, on the other hand, would draw down resources that instead could have been spent on a new manufacturing plant or technology development.
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Scott Whitaker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
Saltwater intrusion also occurs when wells draw down aquifers to provide water for drinking or irrigation.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Duke’s decision not to drastically draw down water levels in Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake ahead of Helene took into consideration forecasts and drinking water needs, Walsh said.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Democrats also had amendments to block any reshuffling of U.S. military combatant commands amid fears the Trump administration may try to draw down troops from certain regions.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
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Scott Whitaker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
Saltwater intrusion also occurs when wells draw down aquifers to provide water for drinking or irrigation.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Duke’s decision not to drastically draw down water levels in Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake ahead of Helene took into consideration forecasts and drinking water needs, Walsh said.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Democrats also had amendments to block any reshuffling of U.S. military combatant commands amid fears the Trump administration may try to draw down troops from certain regions.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw down
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Summer hosting season means a lot more time spent occupying your outdoor space, and the best patio umbrellas meet the occasion by gently offering respite against the blazing sun.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Only three other people in the world have spent more cumulative time on spacewalks than Williams.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Soy is a common allergen, and thus the undeclared ingredient could pose a risk to those with a soy allergy who consume the product.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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For example, in 2024, China supplied 70 percent of all lithium-ion batteries consumed in the U.S.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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The visa expired in February 2023, but Soliman has not exhausted legal efforts to remain in the U.S., according to NBC.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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The object could be a white dwarf—an Earth-sized husk that remains after a star has exhausted its nuclear fuel.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Khalil’s case is playing out separately in immigration court in Louisiana where he’s been in detention.—
Matt Rehbein,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The pattern of federal cuts and turmoil related to research also is playing out with the National Institutes of Health.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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With Bayern aiming to reduce their wage bill, the Wirtz signing would have come at the cost of at least an extra €20million (£16.8m, $22.7m) per year, on top of a transfer fee somewhere between €100m and €150m.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Their original sentences, which were 12 years and seven years, respectively, were reduced in September 2023.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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These seemingly small choices can collectively use up a lot of mental energy that could have been reserved for more personally meaningful tasks.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Go on down the list, which includes everything from essentials like housing and groceries to financial goals like investing and debt payments to extras like your daily latte and assign each a number until your whole paycheck is used up.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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The initiative draws water from the L.A. River in downtown L.A., cleans it and uses it to irrigate Los Angeles State Historic Park.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The bonus bets will be separate wagers that do not have to be used on the same market.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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“Draw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20down. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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