as in spending
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of drawing down
Maybe the central bank is drawing down reserves.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
As such, Vietnam is drawing down duties on oil by amending the preferential import tax for gasoline, diesel, and gasoline production raw materials.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Agencies began drawing down the federal presence in Minneapolis in recent weeks.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
For most people, that means drawing down their retirement savings.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, after years supplying Ukraine with weapons and drawing down its own stockpiles of munitions, the Pentagon must rebuild its inventory to prepare for any future conflicts, including one against a near-peer adversary like China or Russia.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Those two factors caused the program to start drawing down its reserves around 2009, much sooner than had been projected in 2021 and 2022, according to Nuñez.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Unlike younger workers who can adjust their savings rate or delay retirement to recover from market downturns, retirees drawing down their portfolios need immediate access to funds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
According to federal guidance, all states drawing down child care funds must now certify their fraud prevention measures and provide a strong justification of how funds will be used, including a breakdown by spending category.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
As such, Vietnam is drawing down duties on oil by amending the preferential import tax for gasoline, diesel, and gasoline production raw materials.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Agencies began drawing down the federal presence in Minneapolis in recent weeks.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
For most people, that means drawing down their retirement savings.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, after years supplying Ukraine with weapons and drawing down its own stockpiles of munitions, the Pentagon must rebuild its inventory to prepare for any future conflicts, including one against a near-peer adversary like China or Russia.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Those two factors caused the program to start drawing down its reserves around 2009, much sooner than had been projected in 2021 and 2022, according to Nuñez.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Unlike younger workers who can adjust their savings rate or delay retirement to recover from market downturns, retirees drawing down their portfolios need immediate access to funds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
According to federal guidance, all states drawing down child care funds must now certify their fraud prevention measures and provide a strong justification of how funds will be used, including a breakdown by spending category.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing down
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Despite spending the majority of his life in North Carolina and part of his youth in Charlotte, Miller noted that the 49ers’ campus was completely different from his last time turning off Highway 49.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Newer models have refined the design and added more high-tech features, but the iPhone X offers that iconic modern-day iPhone aesthetic for much cheaper; instead of spending close to $1,000, this model costs less than $165.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Groups usually switch out the lead skier often to avoid exhausting one person.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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As these components segregate over generations, the gene drive becomes less functional, strategy that has been described as a means of developing self-exhausting gene drives that limit geographic distribution.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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Last weekend, countless spring breakers arrived to partake in the unsanctioned event, draining resources and putting strain on local authorities attempting to maintain order.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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One out of the two washing sinks were draining slowly in the women’s restroom.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nonetheless, the emerging picture of happiness is a complex one, and while there are many factors to consider, the migration to a digital means of producing and consuming information is key.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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To maximize protein benefits, consider consuming yogurt before bedtime, in the morning, or about 30 minutes to two hours after a workout.—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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There’s clearly so much interior strife and uncertainty playing out in her head, but the performance can only bring so much of it to the surface.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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So, with Paul and Mortensen’s latest mess playing out in real time in the public sphere, what is the point of watching her pretend to search for romance on The Bachelorette?—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Breakfast Burritos The most flexible breakfast on this list and one of the best for using up what is already in the fridge.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Quiches and farmer's markets go hand-in-hand, and this one is perfect for using up fresh onions and mushrooms.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Congress has been reducing these benefits, and there is no doubt that benefits will be reduced in the future with possible increases in taxes.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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India is burning more coal to meet higher summer demand.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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One of Cooper's burning questions that was teased in the special's trailer is about Cyrus' love interests on the show.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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