DRAWS DOWN Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

draws down

verb

present tense third-person singular of draw down

as in spends

to make complete use of I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition

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Recent Examples of draws down Asked about arms sales to Taiwan, Hegseth downplayed concerns that a multi-billion-dollar package could be ‌affected as the United States draws down its weapons stockpiles amid the Middle ⁠East conflict. — Reuters, NBC news, 30 May 2026 The Bulgarian warrant pilot has to clear before any of the $100 million pipeline behind it draws down. — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026 In a recent bid to boost transparency, Homeland Security announced a broad rollout of body cameras for immigration officers in Minneapolis as the government draws down ICE’s presence there. — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026 In a recent bid to boost transparency, DHS announced a broad rollout of body cameras for immigration officers in Minneapolis as the government also draws down ICE's presence there. — CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026 New York draws down about $200 million each month for low-income families — the majority of which goes toward reimbursing districts for the costs of running local programs. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026

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The agreement also includes an optional bonus of up to $75,000, which will be given to the player after he’s waived — as long as White spends at least 60 days with the Heat’s G League team.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
The Stones Only Play New York City Keith Richards spends the vast majority of the time at his house in Weston, Connecticut.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Definition of spends

Verb

Clinical judgment will continue to be exercised, just freed from the administrative burden that consumes most of the day.

— Adam Farren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
If the human body has a limited energy budget, trade-offs will naturally arise when one biological process consumes more than its typical share.

— Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of consumes

Verb

But some in the city are waiting to see how a separate court battle in Boston over changes to multiple national parks, including the President’s House, plays out for answers.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
Cook, who has remained in the post while the case plays out, called the allegations a pretext to oust her over monetary policy differences.

— Will Dunham, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Definition of plays out

Verb

Buettner said the overnight cooling makes the rice starch resistant, so the body absorbs it more slowly and blood sugar does not spike.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
As fission reactions occur, a large amount of heat is generated, which the water absorbs to keep the fuel rods cool.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of absorbs

Verb

That is what happens when a society burns effigies long enough; eventually, somebody mistakes a person for one.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
And those diets are tailored by position since a midfielder, who may run more than seven miles in a match, burns more calories than a goalkeeper.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026