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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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2
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
Instead, the city is drawing on its extensive network of professional sports arenas, university facilities, and entertainment complexes.
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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
The restorations were carried out under the National Film Heritage Mission, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s archival initiative, drawing on original film elements held by the NFDC-NFAI and the West Bengal State Film Archive.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2026
The distillery emphasizes small-batch production and hands-on cask management, drawing on Scottish traditions and local conditions.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Latitudes is designed to build category-defining technology companies that operate natively across the corridor — drawing on New York’s enterprise access and talent density and on South Florida’s speed, structural incentives, and business-friendly culture.
—Patrick Chun, Fortune, 26 May 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
Chef Banrith Yong, now in his 70s, personally prepares every entree, drawing on his classical French training for a menu of chateaubriand, escargot, and rotating specials like bouillabaisse or beef Wellington.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026
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
The restorations were carried out under the National Film Heritage Mission, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s archival initiative, drawing on original film elements held by the NFDC-NFAI and the West Bengal State Film Archive.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 June 2026
The distillery emphasizes small-batch production and hands-on cask management, drawing on Scottish traditions and local conditions.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Latitudes is designed to build category-defining technology companies that operate natively across the corridor — drawing on New York’s enterprise access and talent density and on South Florida’s speed, structural incentives, and business-friendly culture.
—Patrick Chun, Fortune, 26 May 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
Chef Banrith Yong, now in his 70s, personally prepares every entree, drawing on his classical French training for a menu of chateaubriand, escargot, and rotating specials like bouillabaisse or beef Wellington.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing on
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Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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CollegeHumor was part of a generation of online video pioneers—coming up well before YouTube and before short-form and streaming video became the lingua franca of the internet.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Following the death of legendary entertainer, journalist and humanitarian Will Rogers in 1935, the roadway was designated the Will Rogers Memorial Highway, creating a lasting connection between Santa Monica and Rogers’ hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Meester plays all of this with a convincing lack of self-awareness and hilarious desire to keep the walls from closing in around her.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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In private markets, Anthropic leapfrogged OpenAI to become the most valuable AI startup in Silicon Valley, closing in on a $1 trillion valuation in its latest funding round as more LLM companies look to go public this year.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Storms may start early in the afternoon and continue through the remainder of the evening into early Thursday, bringing with them threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, heavy downpours and flooding.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The idea of bringing Pip to the local dog park flooded me with terror.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Around the same time, Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, were with their mother and younger sibling approaching a crosswalk at Triunfo Canyon Road.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Women approaching perimenopause, or anyone with a family history of osteoporosis, may benefit from talking to a doctor about bone density screening before a fracture forces the conversation.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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First, the investor can gain leverage by generating the cash needed to go long by selling something else short, resulting in a net $0 cash outlay.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Before launching Getmany, Kozak spent nearly a decade operating agencies on Upwork, reportedly generating more than US$5 million in total agency revenue and personally earning more than US$1 million through the platform.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Now, age verification is coming for your computer, bringing the same privacy concerns with it.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Drawing on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20on. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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