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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
The money would come in an amendment to the current year's budget, drawing on Georgia's $9 billion in surplus cash.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
In short, while Google has taken enforcement action on YouTube, its AI tools appear to still be drawing on a vast well of Disney IP.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Emerging from Vallejo in the midst of the civil rights movement, Sly and the Family Stone drew on many of the same musical sources in creating an incandescent series of songs.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The menu draws on international influences—pork schnitzel, Japanese noodle soup, chimichurri beef fillet—but my favorite dishes were rooted in place, including a simple local braised cabbage and a tangy sorbet made from baobab fruit.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Hedren creates a vivid portrait of Sitting Bull by drawing on a vast array of sources, from interviews with Lakotas conducted by the military to twentieth-century accounts by survivors.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The analysis drew on official Chinese data and industry-specific sources.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Scout vehicles will be engineered in Detroit and built in South Carolina, drawing on the manufacturing and production expertise of the Volkswagen Group.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
But such are the expectations that have been set during nine and a half seasons of Pep Guardiola that three disappointing draws on the bounce — leaving his side six points adrift of leaders Arsenal — have quickly deflated the mood.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Dan Raby, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
In short, while Google has taken enforcement action on YouTube, its AI tools appear to still be drawing on a vast well of Disney IP.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Emerging from Vallejo in the midst of the civil rights movement, Sly and the Family Stone drew on many of the same musical sources in creating an incandescent series of songs.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The menu draws on international influences—pork schnitzel, Japanese noodle soup, chimichurri beef fillet—but my favorite dishes were rooted in place, including a simple local braised cabbage and a tangy sorbet made from baobab fruit.
—Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Hedren creates a vivid portrait of Sitting Bull by drawing on a vast array of sources, from interviews with Lakotas conducted by the military to twentieth-century accounts by survivors.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The analysis drew on official Chinese data and industry-specific sources.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Scout vehicles will be engineered in Detroit and built in South Carolina, drawing on the manufacturing and production expertise of the Volkswagen Group.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
But such are the expectations that have been set during nine and a half seasons of Pep Guardiola that three disappointing draws on the bounce — leaving his side six points adrift of leaders Arsenal — have quickly deflated the mood.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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Critical mineral The research team also revealed that the Graphite is classified as a critical mineral in the United States because of its use in essential manufacturing combined with the limitations caused by its offshore supply chain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Her latest book follows two families in late-1970s Rochester, New York, who are affected by an affair that causes a pair of divorces.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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The big moment comes amid the HBO Max drama's breakout success and after the pair was photographed out together several times on Globes weekend.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Horned Frogs are far from an offensive juggernaut, but TCU has typically been able to create open looks off the pick-and-roll with Harding or by feeding Punch in the post.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Teachers' associations from Natomas, Rocklin, Twin Rivers, West Sacramento and Woodland used art supplies on Saturday to create signs of solidarity.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Good and truth will hopefully come up and show its face and win.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Made from durable and shock-absorbing materials, this sturdy and compact charger can power up to six devices at the same time, bringing an iPhone 15 back to 65 percent power in just 30 minutes.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hogan said bringing his children to the protest was a way to teach them civic engagement outside the classroom.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Six days afterward, a person in a truck that looked similar to the suspect’s vehicle fled, and successfully eluded police, when a BART officer approached, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Footage of the incidents show agents swarming vehicles, smashing windows and trying to pry open car doors within seconds of approaching drivers.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Solar built into the body When deployed across multiple exterior surfaces, the system can generate meaningful power.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The problem may be that the fireplace damper is not closed or doesn't seal properly.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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Although this bomber jacket has a cropped silhouette like Paltrow’s, its zipper closes all the way up, creating a turtleneck, to protect your neck from the elements.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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