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
The system draws on data from devices like the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring to establish a personal baseline, then looks for subtle deviations linked to early dementia research.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Yet even with all of that stacked against it, Venezuela’s democratic opposition does have a hopeful historical precedent to draw on.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
The luxury housing market is heading into 2026 with a high level of confidence most other sectors can’t claim—that’s the clear takeaway from Sotheby’s latest outlook report, which draws on global sales data, agent surveys, and buyer behavior at the top end of the market.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Cheng draws on new research for this book and promises to cut through the propaganda, innuendo, and mystery surrounding the Kims and North Korea.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Nostalgic or Retro Motifs At its core, kitsch draws on mid-20th-century vintage and retro aesthetics.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Today’s mediators draw on diverse experiences, employ varied methods and tools, master local contexts and tap in different networks.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez said the designs draw on symbols commonly associated with Venezuela, including national colors, references to freedom and dates that carry meaning within the community.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
The game draws on real-world lunar research to attempt to accurately model different environments and conditions on the Moon.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Yet even with all of that stacked against it, Venezuela’s democratic opposition does have a hopeful historical precedent to draw on.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
The luxury housing market is heading into 2026 with a high level of confidence most other sectors can’t claim—that’s the clear takeaway from Sotheby’s latest outlook report, which draws on global sales data, agent surveys, and buyer behavior at the top end of the market.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Cheng draws on new research for this book and promises to cut through the propaganda, innuendo, and mystery surrounding the Kims and North Korea.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Nostalgic or Retro Motifs At its core, kitsch draws on mid-20th-century vintage and retro aesthetics.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Today’s mediators draw on diverse experiences, employ varied methods and tools, master local contexts and tap in different networks.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez said the designs draw on symbols commonly associated with Venezuela, including national colors, references to freedom and dates that carry meaning within the community.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
The game draws on real-world lunar research to attempt to accurately model different environments and conditions on the Moon.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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China’s apparent surge in missile production comes as the US expends sophisticated defense systems in Ukraine and Israel, causing some ammunition shortages and sparking debate in Washington about how and where to deploy its high-end weapons.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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These storms can cause intermittent satellite navigation issues and high-frequency radio disruptions, as well as voltage corrections in power systems, particularly at high latitudes.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Will Woll’s return to the Leafs come earlier than the organization anticipated?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And 74 of those came when Donovan Olugbode was open for three receptions.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The species has an adhesive plate on its head that helps to create a kind of vacuum seal, allowing the fish to grab a whale and hang on for the ride.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Denver International Airport is working to fill in the gap, creating a food pantry for its federal employees and asking the FAA for permission to use the airport's revenue to pay for controllers' wages.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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On Iowa State’s next possession, TCU senior safety Bud Clark came up with a massive interception right before the two-minute timeout, giving TCU a great opportunity to seize control of the game with the Horned Frogs getting the ball at halftime.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thomas missed a pullup three-pointer on Arkansas’ next possession, forward Nick Pringle came up with an offensive rebound, then Thomas missed a runner in the lane.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The discovery pipeline is reinforced by EFP’s Future Frames — in partnership with Karlovy Vary and spun out to Hamburg and Seville — bringing young helmers into the SEFF ecosystem with shorts spotlights and talent meetings.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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But videos captured by other observers and members of the public show an ICE agent approaching a Honda Pilot that was stopped on a snowy road and ordering the driver — later identified as Good — to open the door before grabbing the handle.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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How the Overtown museum came about Some years ago, Marilyn Holifield, co-founder of the museum and a partner in Holland & Knight, approached me about creating a museum featuring Overtown’s history, combined with art and technology.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Solar built into the body When deployed across multiple exterior surfaces, the system can generate meaningful power.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Black Apple closes Springdale taproom SPRINGDALE -- Black Apple Hard Cider has closed its taproom on East Emma Street, a company founder confirmed Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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At West Ham, Nuno has aligned himself with a club where the problems run so much deeper than merely trying to prevent the chilly fingers of relegation from closing round their neck.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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