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, 4 Feb. 2026
Upon his return, Iger moved quickly to remedy the damage caused by Chapek, learn from his failings, and establish a more robust succession plan, drawing on his experience and that of others.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Wellness, sustainability, and cultural connection will be the centerpieces of the resort, with design elements drawing on Mayan tradition and incorporating locally sourced and reclaimed materials.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
And later Irish authors would continue to draw on his work.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The South Florida Symphony Orchestra will premiere performances of Haitian American composer Nathalie Joachim’s Had to Be, which draws on Black Dandyism and African diasporic influences, performed by cellist Seth Parker Woods and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The husband-and-wife team will draw on their roots with a menu highlighting fermentation, ancestral techniques and ingredients sourced from Black farmers, regional producers and their own farm in Pipersville, Pennsylvania.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
In his news conference, Zverev refused to be drawn on his on-court outburst.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition to Hoppers’ signature dishes, the restaurant will showcase new regional Indian recipes, bespoke drinks and a design drawing on Chettiyar architecture and Tamil Nadu’s craft heritage.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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South Korean production companies Barunson E&A and Studio N have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-develop film and series projects for Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, drawing on Studio N’s library of webtoon and web novel intellectual property.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Upon his return, Iger moved quickly to remedy the damage caused by Chapek, learn from his failings, and establish a more robust succession plan, drawing on his experience and that of others.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Wellness, sustainability, and cultural connection will be the centerpieces of the resort, with design elements drawing on Mayan tradition and incorporating locally sourced and reclaimed materials.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
And later Irish authors would continue to draw on his work.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The South Florida Symphony Orchestra will premiere performances of Haitian American composer Nathalie Joachim’s Had to Be, which draws on Black Dandyism and African diasporic influences, performed by cellist Seth Parker Woods and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
The husband-and-wife team will draw on their roots with a menu highlighting fermentation, ancestral techniques and ingredients sourced from Black farmers, regional producers and their own farm in Pipersville, Pennsylvania.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
In his news conference, Zverev refused to be drawn on his on-court outburst.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition to Hoppers’ signature dishes, the restaurant will showcase new regional Indian recipes, bespoke drinks and a design drawing on Chettiyar architecture and Tamil Nadu’s craft heritage.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Draw (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20%28off%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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