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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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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The spike in commodity prices caused by the war in the Middle East has handed them one of their richest trading environments in years.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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In his almost but not quite valedictory acceptance speech, the 80-year-old Lithgow acknowledged that this Tony win, his third, comes 53 years after his first — and feels every bit as satisfying.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The attack comes amid heightened security around Madison Square Garden, which lies directly above the busy intercity railroad station, where the New York Knicks are hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 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,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Other award shows in the past have tried to come up with bits to keep acceptance speeches from going too long (much to mixed results).—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Katz-Mayfield came up with the idea for the startup based on his frustration with the status quo of buying $20 replacement razor blades.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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In White Mana’s case, the diner’s rise from fair exhibit to real restaurant has brought nationwide attention over the years, but most reviewers agree that its burger cooked over a bed of onions lives up to the hype.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This is a Stanley Cup Final between two franchises that bring it at the concession stands.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Chicago police said the 27-year-old victim was walking when two armed men approached him.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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These days, living through a presidency marked by narrowness and resentment, the grace, humor, and curiosity with which Barack Obama approached the world feel impossibly distant.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The snowy first look released by Apple back in March honestly bares some cursory resemblance to the snowy, period, Eastern European setting that the AI prompt manages to generate — which again is just for a storyboard!—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Participants may be introduced to strategies for generating motivated seller leads, exploring ways to negotiate profitable deals, structuring financing options, and developing approaches that could support operational growth.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Democrat Tom Steyer is in third place attemping to close the gap by utilizing a late surge in Democratic voters.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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However, this work is multifaceted and requires strong collaboration with state and community partners to close the gap for these women.—
Mary C. Mayhew,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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