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)
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
With strait shipments stopped, consumer electronics and manufacturing hubs in China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea are drawing on their energy reserves and inventories.
—Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Each of the fairies has a story, a job, a favorite flower and a name that draws on folklore and cultures from around the world.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Overlooking the Beagle Channel and dramatic sub-Antarctic landscapes, the hotel draws on the region’s raw beauty for design inspiration and offers plenty of adventure travel experiences.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The ceremony itself will spotlight the shows, characters and performances that resonated most strongly with audiences over the past year, drawing on fan stories from around the world and footage from the format’s standout titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The colour palette draws on the Bird of Paradise, the official flower of Los Angeles, and is grouped into four families — Poppy, Scarlet Flax, Bluebell and Sagebrush — to evoke the region’s terrain and vegetation.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
And while the all-volunteer force has produced the finest military in the world, democracies have historically fielded stronger armies by drawing on the full diversity of talent, perspectives, and experiences of their citizens.
—Zach Iscol, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
The color scheme also draws on the unofficial floral icon of the region, the Bird of Paradise, which is found throughout neighborhoods from Downtown LA to Venice Beach.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Vado Analytics’ consultants draw on a broad library of datasets and proprietary models to refine marketplace execution.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
With strait shipments stopped, consumer electronics and manufacturing hubs in China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea are drawing on their energy reserves and inventories.
—Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Each of the fairies has a story, a job, a favorite flower and a name that draws on folklore and cultures from around the world.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Overlooking the Beagle Channel and dramatic sub-Antarctic landscapes, the hotel draws on the region’s raw beauty for design inspiration and offers plenty of adventure travel experiences.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The ceremony itself will spotlight the shows, characters and performances that resonated most strongly with audiences over the past year, drawing on fan stories from around the world and footage from the format’s standout titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The colour palette draws on the Bird of Paradise, the official flower of Los Angeles, and is grouped into four families — Poppy, Scarlet Flax, Bluebell and Sagebrush — to evoke the region’s terrain and vegetation.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
And while the all-volunteer force has produced the finest military in the world, democracies have historically fielded stronger armies by drawing on the full diversity of talent, perspectives, and experiences of their citizens.
—Zach Iscol, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
The color scheme also draws on the unofficial floral icon of the region, the Bird of Paradise, which is found throughout neighborhoods from Downtown LA to Venice Beach.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Draw (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20%28off%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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