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
This was the second time the artist had drawn on his mother’s work in his art.
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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
For its candidates in each of Hungary's 106 individual voting constituencies, Tisza has largely drawn on political neophytes locally active as entrepreneurs, doctors, economists, educators and other professionals.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Bennett won’t be drawn on speculation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
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
For its candidates in each of Hungary's 106 individual voting constituencies, Tisza has largely drawn on political neophytes locally active as entrepreneurs, doctors, economists, educators and other professionals.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Bennett won’t be drawn on speculation.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Feb. 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The dam is one of three that created the boating and fishing lake in the early 1900s.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Prince, however, approached his hypersexual image slightly differently.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Actresses Olivia Wilde and Cynthia Erivo, as well as athletes Lindsey Vonn and Olivier Giroud, were photographed in the paddocks as the start approached.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
Verb
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According to Oliveira, onlookers were amazed by the size of the shark as it was brought closer to shore.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Although Edeme never claimed to have invented the technique, she has widely been credited as the person who brought the style back into the fore.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The establishment was ordered closed until a licensed pest service could treat the premises and cleaning and sanitization could take place.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice after multiple incidents surrounding the waterway, Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority has said.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The one that struck Elena’s building caused damage to multiple floors but no serious casualties.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In all, the raids caused a nearly 13% decline in annual visits, the report found.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The shooting lasted intermittently for an additional 20 minutes after authorities arrived, the Justice Department said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The national team arrived shortly after midnight Sunday night/Monday morning to a warm welcome by fans of the squad.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Fears of a widespread attack prompted authorities to order residents to stay at home, and children in the area were kept in lockdown at school for at least three hours.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Yet the softened recommendations for both shots that the administration and Kennedy’s ACIP pushed through since last spring are among the decisions that prompted the recent lawsuit.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
Verb
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In his almost but not quite valedictory acceptance speech, the 80-year-old Lithgow acknowledged that this Tony win, his third, comes 53 years after his first — and feels every bit as satisfying.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The attack comes amid heightened security around Madison Square Garden, which lies directly above the busy intercity railroad station, where the New York Knicks are hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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“Drawn on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn%20on. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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