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
There were no knives or guns being drawn on people.
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Scott Talley, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
As toddlers, my sister and I had drawn on the walls of our 1950s bungalow before my dad’s job brought us back to London.
—Ella Berman
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
By drawing on theories about the biological basis of consciousness, one group came up with a checklist of criteria that, if met, would suggest that an AI system is likely to be conscious.
—Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
The pre-Biden guidelines, drawing on economic analysis applied by agency economists, provided key information for the private sector on how the DOJ and the FTC would assess potential mergers in applying Section 7 of the Clayton Antitrust Act.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Scott Talley, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
As toddlers, my sister and I had drawn on the walls of our 1950s bungalow before my dad’s job brought us back to London.
—Ella Berman
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
By drawing on theories about the biological basis of consciousness, one group came up with a checklist of criteria that, if met, would suggest that an AI system is likely to be conscious.
—Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
The pre-Biden guidelines, drawing on economic analysis applied by agency economists, provided key information for the private sector on how the DOJ and the FTC would assess potential mergers in applying Section 7 of the Clayton Antitrust Act.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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Experts say it's caused by Shope Papillomavirus—a condition the animals carry for life.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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But the move has caused Niger, the country in West Africa where the space rock was initially found, to question the legality of its export.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Our leadership should bring people together, not create division.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice created Task Force KleptoCapture to enforce sanctions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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For a team in contention year in and year out, the Padres have come up short of their ultimate goal, with the Dodgers consistently stepping in their path.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Monday’s first drawing, the Fantasy 5 midday draw, came up 2, 3, 18, 21 and 33.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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The department framed limits as bringing services in line with national norms, but some people, such as those who received therapy multiple times a week, could see cutbacks.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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The brand’s latest Color Series Mason jar collection nods to classic designs of the past, with darling details that bring nostalgic charm to any space whether they’re used in the kitchen for food storage or around the house as decor.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rowland also took inspiration from his competitive motorsport background to approach shooting the various chase scenes.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The report stated, ''Dividend investors approaching investing from a value standpoint are generally most interested in researching the strongest most profitable companies, that also happen to be trading at an attractive valuation.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But the students’ work also generated acclaim from community members who praised their ingenuity and courage in holding the foundation accountable in the face of backlash from school administration.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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The theme parks and experiences unit generated 38% of Disney’s Q3 revenue.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Little Golden Gate Bridge is scheduled to close again from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday through Thursday, beginning Sept. 2 until further notice, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Japanese tech company has operated in Russia since 2006, but after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine began scaling back operations, halting console shipments and closing online and brick-and-mortar stores.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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That reality is prompting some millennials to question whether the financial benefits outweigh the personal cost.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This was mainly prompted by cloud seeding, a limited weather modification technology that allows planes to dissipate some individual clouds early.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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