1
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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2
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
Pellegrino’s book draws on the voices of bomb survivors and the new science of forensic archaeology.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Photo: Obscured Pictures Building the world of the film also meant drawing on all manner of cultural references—from the depths of the Vice News YouTube channel to an early ’00s documentary about American Apparel and its despotic CEO, Dov Charney, that Ulman sent to Simon Rex.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 May 2025
While Los Angeles outlets have a larger population to draw on for financial support from listeners and local underwriters, the loss of federal dollars would be significant.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Through her journey, Rodríguez-López critiques the enduring effects of American imperialism, drawing on influences from classic Latin American cinema and cult B-movies.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Photo: Obscured Pictures Building the world of the film also meant drawing on all manner of cultural references—from the depths of the Vice News YouTube channel to an early ’00s documentary about American Apparel and its despotic CEO, Dov Charney, that Ulman sent to Simon Rex.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 May 2025
While Los Angeles outlets have a larger population to draw on for financial support from listeners and local underwriters, the loss of federal dollars would be significant.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Through her journey, Rodríguez-López critiques the enduring effects of American imperialism, drawing on influences from classic Latin American cinema and cult B-movies.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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As for tornado fatalities, this year, many of the twisters that caused deaths occurred in Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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During this six-month period, mussels may have naturally occurring toxins that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning and domoic acid biotoxins, also known as amnesic shellfish poisoning.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Numerous artists were tapped to create art pieces on display throughout the hotel.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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In order to finance the ambitious overhaul, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, has promised to tighten the federal purse strings by trillions and directed various committees to come up with the difference.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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After the Dodgers came up empty again in the ninth — Kiké Hernández struck out in what started as a 3-and-0 count with two runners aboard — Scott made the same mistake to Corbin Carroll in the 10th, serving up a belt-high fastball the undersized slugger whacked the other way for a two-run blast.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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He was invited as an observer, but Trump brought him into the conversation.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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That’s when Trump called for an aide to bring to him a stack of articles about violent attacks on white farmers and dim the lights to bring the room’s attention to a large flat screen TV set up along a wall of the Oval Office.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Malhotra also turned to Jones’ contemporary style and approach to fashion.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Texas' project struck a similar tone when approached by Newsweek, thanking the first Trump administration for its original approval.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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At the time, the sample didn't generate any hits in the national system of missing persons.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Rhodes' potential involvement, even in a non-wrestling capacity, would undoubtedly generate significant buzz and could kickstart his next major storyline.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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On January 30, SPY closed at $242.74, and the S&P 500 A/D closed above the all-time high from September 2018.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Located along Route 17 near the New Jersey/New York border, the hotel closed its doors in December 2023 after 36 years.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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Margin anxiety nonetheless prompted HF Sinclair to pause what had been a budding streak of annual dividend hikes since a little before the corporate merger.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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That prompted the Open Championship winner to ask for relief.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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