DRAWING ON Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

drawing on

verb

present participle of draw on

as in causing

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 coming up

to come near or nearer night draws on, so we should hurry home

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Recent Examples of drawing on While the Dallas Stars already thrive in Texas, the NHL believes the state can support additional teams, drawing on the success of AHL clubs in Austin and Houston's existing infrastructure. —

John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla explores how scent can shift in meaning as a relationship evolves, drawing on research that links smell to stress regulation between partners. —

Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 The Federal Trade Commission made the stakes concrete in a 2025 study, showing how algorithms drawing on personal data can infer when consumers may have fewer alternatives, greater urgency, or a higher willingness to pay—and adjust prices or offers accordingly. —

Ravi Dhar, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Salaviza described the short form as a pure mode of expression in which authentic emotion is fundamental, while von Döhren – drawing on her parallel career as an illustrator – emphasized how effectively the format can convey feeling through storytelling. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026 Instead, the city is drawing on its extensive network of professional sports arenas, university facilities, and entertainment complexes. —

New Atlas, 9 June 2026 In Seattle, the Sounders, the Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League and their partners announced a floating floating fan zone and soccer pitch on a barge off Waterfront Park’s Pier 62 on Elliot Bay, drawing on the city’s seafaring past. —

Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Councilmember Michael Inzunza, whose district includes the site, offered personal remarks in support, drawing on his own experience growing up in Section 8 housing. —

Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026 As the United Kingdom works to make online spaces safer for children through age verification methods, kids are finding creative ways to skirt the rules, including drawing on facial hair to dupe facial recognition systems. —

Drew Pittock, USA Today, 10 May 2026

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Verb

Many of the attacks targeted energy infrastructure and commercial sites, causing billions of dollars of economic losses and shattering their image as a safe haven for foreign travel and investment.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026