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
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2
as in approached
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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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.
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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
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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The dry conditions have also created high fire danger in parts of the state.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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As evening approached, attendees packed the concert area in anticipation of Common’s performance.—
J.M. Banks
June 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Substitutions brought fresh life to Switzerland's team in the second half, and those subs scored three goals in a matter of minutes — two by Johan Manzambi and one by Rubén Vargas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In December 2024, Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Reopening the Strait of Hormuz — which Tehran effectively closed during the conflict — is a key part of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The store closed more than five years ago in the wake of a 2018 filing by its parent company for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program, including a Washington think tank whose paper proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Wickens said the blaze was human-caused and remains under investigation.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Crews arrived and found flames on the first floor of a two-story rowhome.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Videos shared online showed guests and employees rushing to help those trapped beneath the fallen structure, with several people lifting sections of the metal frame before first responders arrived.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The smoke from the fire also prompted a special particle pollution advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Over the past few months, Anthropic’s aspirations in the life sciences have begun to come into focus.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The effort comes as Colorado officials have renewed concerns about mountain pine beetles.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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