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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
Looking for a baby name that draws on hope, grit, renewal, and tradition?
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 4 Mar. 2026
With desert cities like Phoenix and Tucson bracing for their allotments of Colorado River water to be slashed dramatically, San Diego County’s water agency could for the first time sell some of its water to other states by drawing on its ample supplies from the nation’s largest desalination plant.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
These scores draw on interviews with Albany experts and public signals like sponsorship, committee assignment, leadership involvement, and bill type.
—Matt Wing, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Previous sonifications have drawn on observations of the Milky Way, distant galaxies, stars, supernovae, nebulae and black holes.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
At the Free Press, Lindstrom writes opinion columns that draw on his decades covering Michigan politics, including elections, political strategy, the actions of political figures and more.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Later, after Mahmoudian, too, was free, Panahi invited him to collaborate on a script that would draw on their collective experience in Iran’s prison system.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Brown Is The New Black draws on the visual language shaping today’s style landscape, with frame designs that align naturally with popular social aesthetics.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Traveling from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, the show draws on the extensive collection at the Čhatkú Arts Center there.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
wendy Wisner, Parents, 4 Mar. 2026
With desert cities like Phoenix and Tucson bracing for their allotments of Colorado River water to be slashed dramatically, San Diego County’s water agency could for the first time sell some of its water to other states by drawing on its ample supplies from the nation’s largest desalination plant.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
These scores draw on interviews with Albany experts and public signals like sponsorship, committee assignment, leadership involvement, and bill type.
—Matt Wing, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Previous sonifications have drawn on observations of the Milky Way, distant galaxies, stars, supernovae, nebulae and black holes.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
At the Free Press, Lindstrom writes opinion columns that draw on his decades covering Michigan politics, including elections, political strategy, the actions of political figures and more.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Later, after Mahmoudian, too, was free, Panahi invited him to collaborate on a script that would draw on their collective experience in Iran’s prison system.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Brown Is The New Black draws on the visual language shaping today’s style landscape, with frame designs that align naturally with popular social aesthetics.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Traveling from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, the show draws on the extensive collection at the Čhatkú Arts Center there.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 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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Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Courier Journal digital producer.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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The South China Morning Post (SCMP) recently reported that the project’s roadmap includes a major 2030 orbital test capable of generating a full megawatt of power.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 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 9 Mar. 2026.
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