1
as in created
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in approached
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drawn on
Wilson strips away the heraldic formality of earlier translations and brings the dialogue closer to contemporary speech, in ways Nolan has reportedly drawn on.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Lise Aserud Mette-Marit's health has deteriorated as the case has drawn on.
—
CBS News,
15 June 2026
This was the second time the artist had drawn on his mother’s work in his art.
—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Second, the provision of dollars to foreign central banks increases the balance sheet when the swap lines are drawn on.
—
Steve Liesman,matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
The designers have often drawn on Dolce's Sicilian roots, with sexy sheer materials and netting for menswear, along with bright floral and fruit prints and jewelry with oversized crosses.
—
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Yaro also photographed a map drawn on a whiteboard in the interrogation room where Horner was interviewed.
—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
Aziza has drawn on her personal history in playing Rose.
—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Previous sonifications have drawn on observations of the Milky Way, distant galaxies, stars, supernovae, nebulae and black holes.
—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Lise Aserud Mette-Marit's health has deteriorated as the case has drawn on.
—
CBS News,
15 June 2026
This was the second time the artist had drawn on his mother’s work in his art.
—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Second, the provision of dollars to foreign central banks increases the balance sheet when the swap lines are drawn on.
—
Steve Liesman,matt Peterson,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
The designers have often drawn on Dolce's Sicilian roots, with sexy sheer materials and netting for menswear, along with bright floral and fruit prints and jewelry with oversized crosses.
—
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Yaro also photographed a map drawn on a whiteboard in the interrogation room where Horner was interviewed.
—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
Aziza has drawn on her personal history in playing Rose.
—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Previous sonifications have drawn on observations of the Milky Way, distant galaxies, stars, supernovae, nebulae and black holes.
—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn on
Verb
-
Colombia was lively from the off, but Portugal eventually settled into the game and created its own chances.
-
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
Verb
-
Rescuers in hard hats and high-visibility overalls carried a person down a mound of rubble as others approached with a stretcher, seen in footage shared by Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
-
Uthmeier, the Florida Attorney General, refused to stop and answer questions about Alligator Alcatraz when he was approached by a CBS Miami reporter on Saturday at the Republican Party of Florida's annual gathering.
Verb
-
Many have carried the Indian flag and brought copies of the constitution to the demonstration.
-
Reyna lifted the ball into the penalty area for Pulisic, who brought it down and won a corner kick.
Verb
-
The gap between the two closed marginally in the days since the second voting update released Monday, but Langeliers still finished with a comfortable lead.
-
The country’s main airport is there and was closed due to damage, complicating aid efforts.
Verb
-
Ground movement caused by celebrating fans is different from a real earthquake, so while the stadium must've been moving with the fans, the stadium was in no real threat.
-
There were 23 outbreaks that met that threshold in 2025, 18 of which were caused by norovirus, and the illness was behind 15 out of 18 outbreaks the prior year.
Verb
-
The Georgia Department of Public Health was able to use state funds to maintain its AIDS Drug Assistance Program without disruption until federal funds arrived, a spokeswoman for the agency said.
-
In 1868, at the age of 29, John Muir arrived in San Francisco via steamship with definitive plans to wander and revel in the natural wonders of California—he’d heard of the Golden State’s geographic riches and wanted to see them for himself.
Verb
-
But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
-
But about 50 miles away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.
Verb
-
This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
-
Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
Cite this Entry
“Drawn on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn%20on. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
