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
Second, the provision of dollars to foreign central banks increases the balance sheet when the swap lines are drawn on.
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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
Before the immigration crackdown, mosques and malls buzzed, with people gathering during evenings to sip chai or have henna drawn on their hands.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Before the immigration crackdown, mosques and malls buzzed, with people gathering during evenings to sip chai or have henna drawn on their hands.
—CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn on
Verb
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Firefighters witnessed a rare ‘ash devil’ while battling the Trinity fire in San Bernardino County — a whirling column of hot ash and embers created when rising heat meets shifting winds.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The invalidated map had included a second majority-black district, created after years of litigation under the Voting Rights Act.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
Verb
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As dawn approached, chicken and waffles were served.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hermès approached the issue with a minimal execution inspired by urban buildings instead of the more-baroque curves often found in this style.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The 76th edition of the FIFA Congress brought some 1,600 of the top soccer officials from around the world to the city.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The king met with the little leaguers, greeted local dancers and the queen even said hello to a little black and white lamb who was brought by a local to the historic event.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There used to be scads of potteries in the area, which enjoyed an abundance of clay, but all the potteries had closed, run out of business by cheap imports.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The police force said his file was closed later the same year, and did not disclose the reason for the referral.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, ordinary Russians have grappled with high inflation caused by military mobilizations and defense production as well as the Kremlin’s crackdown on internet access to restrict the flow of grim news on the economy and war.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The man was allegedly irate over an hourslong delay in Atlanta caused by a ground stop at the plane’s destination in Chicago, NBC Chicago reported.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Connecticut State Police arrived at the scene and took control of the incident investigation.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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The basketball star arrived at the gala in a blush pink dress, with one shoulder exposed and the other covered by a sleeve, complete with a train.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Verb
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However, this only prompted further questions and delays.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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With the addition of the right proteins at the right time, these stem cells can be prompted to grow in labs into beating, three-dimensional heart organoids in just a couple of weeks.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The French Revolution, coming so soon after America’s successful War of Independence, had produced first the Terror and then a war of conquest that culminated in humiliating defeat.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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And make no mistake, his voice will matter in what comes next.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Drawn on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn%20on. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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