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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
The grassroots support is still there, and this moment is an opportunity to rethink and reinvigorate Tampa's Pride celebration by drawing on history but also looking to a brighter future.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
To rotate and land without falling, the robot must combine real-time sensing with fast feedback loops, likely drawing on internal measurement units and other sensors.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The two-story store pays tribute to his late mother, drawing on the black-and-white tiled kitchen of his childhood home in Spain.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
The founders are drawing on their experience.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Wallot designed a highly ornate building, drawing on classical motifs.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
Emotional quotient, or the ability to understand and manage emotions, improves decision making by drawing on human experience for more balanced, effective, and inclusive results.
—Paul Hudson, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Both John and McCartney were game for the comedic improvisation required, with Sir Paul drawing on his Hard Day’s Night-era screen presence.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
To rotate and land without falling, the robot must combine real-time sensing with fast feedback loops, likely drawing on internal measurement units and other sensors.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
The two-story store pays tribute to his late mother, drawing on the black-and-white tiled kitchen of his childhood home in Spain.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
The founders are drawing on their experience.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Jenkins, a former Brevard County school board member and speech pathologist, released a launch video casting herself as a fighter for working families, drawing on her own experience working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Wallot designed a highly ornate building, drawing on classical motifs.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 9 Sep. 2025
Emotional quotient, or the ability to understand and manage emotions, improves decision making by drawing on human experience for more balanced, effective, and inclusive results.
—Paul Hudson, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Both John and McCartney were game for the comedic improvisation required, with Sir Paul drawing on his Hard Day’s Night-era screen presence.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing on
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The man tried to rob him, causing a scuffle that ended with Zeek shot, lying on the ground, dialing 911.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Viktor Hovland was called a disgusting term by a fan during an otherwise quiet moment around one green, causing the gallery to wince and groan.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Everything’s coming up Guinness.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Eden credits Gene Nelson, who directed the pilot, for coming up with the blinking part.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Empowerment Plan was founded in 2012 to provide jobs to people experiencing homelessness creating coats that turn into sleeping bags.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Han has continued to build on that momentum, creating a stream of inventive sandwich recipes that have gone viral on TikTok.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Where is Starbucks closing in Ohio?—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The club also was the hub for Black political and community leaders before closing in 2016 for repairs.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The wave was expected to move west-northwestward at around 15 to 20 miles per hour, bringing heavy rain and winds to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The White Sox, who led 2-1, then intentionally walked Aaron Judge, bringing Cody Bellinger up with runners on the corners and two outs.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Snippets of Dorothy in her shiny silver heels and blue gingham dress can be seen throughout the clip as Glind walks down the aisle in a long white wedding train approaching Prince Fiyero.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Replacing coal with bio-carbon fuels could cut carbon dioxide emissions by hundreds of millions of tons annually while generating profits for biomass processing plants.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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The monologue itself became Kimmel’s most watched on YouTube, generating 26 million views across social media in less than 24 hours.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Dwindling inventory levels might eventually bring prices back up, especially if demand will grow in the coming months as a result of lower borrowing costs.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Shelby County Coroner’s Office told the outlets the cause of death will be finalized in the coming weeks.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Drawing on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20on. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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