as in spent
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of drawn down
When the Sierra snowpack melts early, not only do the plants and soils dry out faster, but the reservoirs, once drawn down, aren’t steadily replenished by snow that melts through the late spring and summer.
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The club has in place credit lines totalling €475m, of which only €99m had been drawn down at the end of last year.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The goal was to build up large trust fund reserves in advance to be drawn down later.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The deal would have drawn down punishing 50 percent duties on Indian imports (raised by 25 percent in August 2025 due to the country’s purchasing of Russian oil) to just 18 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Large reservoirs such as Lake Norman and Lake James are typically drawn down during winter months for lake management and flood control.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
The American Red Cross is also reporting a shortage of blood and platelets, with the supply being drawn down by 35% over the past month.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The city found the $12 million allotted for that was not being fully drawn down this year.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Infected for generations, communities in poverty are drawn down into survival mode.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The club has in place credit lines totalling €475m, of which only €99m had been drawn down at the end of last year.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The goal was to build up large trust fund reserves in advance to be drawn down later.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The deal would have drawn down punishing 50 percent duties on Indian imports (raised by 25 percent in August 2025 due to the country’s purchasing of Russian oil) to just 18 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Large reservoirs such as Lake Norman and Lake James are typically drawn down during winter months for lake management and flood control.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
The American Red Cross is also reporting a shortage of blood and platelets, with the supply being drawn down by 35% over the past month.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The city found the $12 million allotted for that was not being fully drawn down this year.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Infected for generations, communities in poverty are drawn down into survival mode.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn down
Verb
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Idaho lawmakers spent hours debating a surge in rodents menacing Boise-area gardens and kitchens and threatening agriculture and public health.—
Karin Brulliard,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez, who hails from the blue collar city of Wichita Falls, Texas, and spent the past four years in the hardworking city of Lubbock, Texas, finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Inside Inter Miami’s latest episode discusses how the new stadium looked, felt and how the operational logistics played out during its premiere last Saturday with reactions from team owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Something similar played out in college football.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Check on which perishable items are left over and need to be used up first, then plan your list around those items first, Maxine Sharf, author of the recipe Substack Maxi’s Kitchen, said.—
Hali Smith
April 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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When the film was used up, the photographer mailed the camera back to the factory, where prints were made, the Kodak was reloaded with a fresh 100-exposure roll, and everything was sent back to the owner.—
Marcia Greenwood,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Father Time lost again James was exhausted, his jersey pulled over his head after a fourth-quarter turnover.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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When one physician is exhausted, others compensate.—
Jennifer Obel,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Drawn down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn%20down. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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