1
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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2
as in coming up
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing on
Verb
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His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024 -
While speaking independently, James and Josh concurred that AI, electronic trading platforms, and algorithmic trading is creating a technological arms race.—
Barnet Sherman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Real intimacy lies in bringing your beautifully flawed self into the experience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Adam Digby is the Juventus correspondent for Forbes and is Serie A writer, bringing you the biggest and best stories that Italian football has to offer.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The immediate process of the transformation of the US into a singular, potential revisionist power, is generating enormous volatility.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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According to city figures, the arena draws more than 1 million guests per year to 230-plus events, generating more than 450,000 hotel nights.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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The user manual will provide this information, as well as guidance on how to open the fan, if doing so is permissible.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Authorities initially said a 4-year-old girl doing laundry with her mother and a 30-year-old man died.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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While she's become a pop culture phenomenon, spawning numerous parodies from Saturday Night Live, Ariana Grande and TikTok users online, Nara finds her own inspiration closer to home.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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That film was a box office hit, earning $136 million at the global box office and spawning four sequels.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Drawing on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20on. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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