1
as in to cause
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 to come
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of draw on
Pellegrino’s book draws on the voices of bomb survivors and the new science of forensic archaeology.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Photo: Obscured Pictures Building the world of the film also meant drawing on all manner of cultural references—from the depths of the Vice News YouTube channel to an early ’00s documentary about American Apparel and its despotic CEO, Dov Charney, that Ulman sent to Simon Rex.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 May 2025
While Los Angeles outlets have a larger population to draw on for financial support from listeners and local underwriters, the loss of federal dollars would be significant.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Through her journey, Rodríguez-López critiques the enduring effects of American imperialism, drawing on influences from classic Latin American cinema and cult B-movies.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Photo: Obscured Pictures Building the world of the film also meant drawing on all manner of cultural references—from the depths of the Vice News YouTube channel to an early ’00s documentary about American Apparel and its despotic CEO, Dov Charney, that Ulman sent to Simon Rex.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 May 2025
While Los Angeles outlets have a larger population to draw on for financial support from listeners and local underwriters, the loss of federal dollars would be significant.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Through her journey, Rodríguez-López critiques the enduring effects of American imperialism, drawing on influences from classic Latin American cinema and cult B-movies.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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As for tornado fatalities, this year, many of the twisters that caused deaths occurred in Missouri, Tennessee, and Mississippi, the Storm Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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During this six-month period, mussels may have naturally occurring toxins that can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning and domoic acid biotoxins, also known as amnesic shellfish poisoning.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Especially because the way it was created was just a Hail Mary.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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One option might have come up that could make the Steelers consider abandoning their interest in Rodgers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Some of these topics came up during a three-hour dinner between Gates and President Trump at Mar-a-Lago in December.—
Jennifer Earl,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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The new pope from Chicago brings some optimism that the city has an ally in a high place.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The late Pope Francis brought him to Rome in 2023 to head a Vatican office in charge of choosing which priests should serve as Catholic bishops.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Soon after a deputy approached the boys and was able to get the gun, according to the sheriff's office.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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At the time, the sample didn't generate any hits in the national system of missing persons.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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In 2015, Mexican food staple Tortilla Flats closed after 40 years, and two efforts to revive it as a cantina were short-lived, the Sacramento Business Journal reported.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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On January 30, SPY closed at $242.74, and the S&P 500 A/D closed above the all-time high from September 2018.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The attack prompted the airport to briefly suspend flights.—
Tamar Michaelis,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Coincidentally, Robertson was the fighter who defeated her and prompted an in-Octagon retirement.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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