as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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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 (off)
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2026
At the heart of the ranking is its Quality of Life Index, a broad framework developed by InterNations that draws on five key subcategories, including healthcare, safety, and security.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Advanced, tech-heavy economies in East Asia like Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have bigger fuel reserves to draw on, as well as the cash to pay higher prices to secure more stocks.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
OpenAI's lawyers have drawn on once-private text messages and emails to try to paint Musk as power-hungry and initially supportive of plans for the for-profit to attract huge investments.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 12 May 2026
Advertisement Data Sources and Collection The ranking draws on multiple complementary data sources to ensure breadth, accuracy, and scientific grounding.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
According to Six Seconds, this perspective draws on three decades of studying emotions, including more than a million assessments across 169 countries.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Christian Ramírez scored in the 79th minute after Minnesota United had just grabbed the lead, helping Austin FC earn a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
De Zerbi has to draw on that and say, ‘Our job is to do that, raise the temperature in the stadium in the first five to 10 minutes to set the tone and stay there’.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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The horror feature draws on a Vietnamese urban legend about a cursed Saigon apartment block from the 1990s, following an estranged young man who returns home to discover his mother is possessed.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2026
At the heart of the ranking is its Quality of Life Index, a broad framework developed by InterNations that draws on five key subcategories, including healthcare, safety, and security.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Advanced, tech-heavy economies in East Asia like Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have bigger fuel reserves to draw on, as well as the cash to pay higher prices to secure more stocks.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
OpenAI's lawyers have drawn on once-private text messages and emails to try to paint Musk as power-hungry and initially supportive of plans for the for-profit to attract huge investments.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 12 May 2026
Advertisement Data Sources and Collection The ranking draws on multiple complementary data sources to ensure breadth, accuracy, and scientific grounding.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
According to Six Seconds, this perspective draws on three decades of studying emotions, including more than a million assessments across 169 countries.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Christian Ramírez scored in the 79th minute after Minnesota United had just grabbed the lead, helping Austin FC earn a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
De Zerbi has to draw on that and say, ‘Our job is to do that, raise the temperature in the stadium in the first five to 10 minutes to set the tone and stay there’.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw (off)
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Mitchell did not miss a shot in the quarter, draining all three of her 3-point tries as well as a step-back jumper.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Even with so many suspects, Janet's brother, Francesco Caltieri, remembers hope draining away in his family's household.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin or in the noses of many people and often do not cause problems.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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This beguiling wine bar on one of the original streets of Chinatown is a model for how to enter a historic neighborhood respectfully, without erasing what came before.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Then the Solar System Dynamics Group at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory analyzes the objects that will come closest to Earth, using infrared-scanning telescopes such as NEOWISE to estimate the size of asteroids, especially darker ones that are difficult to see in the visible spectrum.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 May 2026
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Once inside, visitors were encouraged to urinate in two onsite toilets which filter and pump sanitized water back into a large aquarium tank where performers float for four hours at a time, breathing through a scuba mask.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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Wilson worked alongside stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn and the Oscar de la Renta team to create a custom gown featuring tiny Japanese cherry blossoms around the neckline and scattered throughout the design, according to Vogue.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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On the planet, the Mandalorians encounter Gideon, who is revealed to have created clones of himself.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The potential for governments to intervene in film festivals comes up regularly in Europe, where taxpayer money is used to fund those events to greater or lesser degrees depending on the country.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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The Fantasy 5 midday draw came up 1, 8, 10, 14 and 21, numbers picked by a shopper at the Fresco Y Mas Liquor store at 18302 SW 137th Ave.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Just as some American immigrants brought their love of the land to the Midwest and Texas, my mother’s parents carried with them an intense feeling for books.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Since then, three more animals have died, bringing the final count to 55.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Even under broader classifications, California data does not show administrative spending approaching 50% of education funding.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Beyond emotional support, many patients also need guidance on lifestyle habits after starting treatment—including how to approach to diet and nutrition, Rariy said.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
14 May 2026
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“Draw (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20%28off%29. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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