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
Lise Aserud Mette-Marit's health has deteriorated as the case has drawn on.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn on
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Below, find details on everything from skincare products to cozy rugs to hot sauces, created by the likes of John Legend, Joanna Gaines, and so many more celebs.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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That perhaps, has created the most important similarity of all.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Anthropic has been approached for comment on its refund policy.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The scramble as the deadline approached was more intense than usual this year because of the state’s new congressional districts, which upended the careers of incumbents and opened opportunities for a slew of other hopefuls.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Others, like Tiara Parker, suppressed their grief and trauma until the weight of it all finally brought them tumbling to their knees.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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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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All westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 30 are closed at Montgomery Street in Fort Worth due to an accident, officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety said.—
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
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Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused when spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum enter an infant’s digestive tract and produce toxins which attack nerves, leading to muscular and respiratory paralysis.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Wildfires caused by dry spells scorch thousands of acres of dry brush, and sinkholes collapse the ground into empty underground caverns once filled with water.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Fans arrived early and many took a free shuttle.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Federal investigators have arrived at Butler Memorial Airport to begin examining the plane crash that killed 12 people Sunday morning.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Those attacks prompted a forceful Israeli response targeting Lebanon.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Kuwait has reopened its airspace hours after Iranian attacks prompted a temporary closure.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Starmer, who is likely to face a leadership challenge in the coming weeks, said people rightly expected action.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The establishment of the fund comes less than two weeks after a district court judge ruled the Kennedy Center's board acted unlawfully in adding the president's name and in making plans for two years of closure and renovations.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Drawn on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn%20on. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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