1
as in causes
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 comes
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of draws on
The whole journey of these chefs who have to escape, with a ticking clock and real danger, draws on elements that are common to cinema all over the world.
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The new research, which draws on 40 years of global trade records and pathogen data, attempts to measure the relationship on a larger scale.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The Upper Colorado draws on runoff from a much larger basin that includes the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Never Summer Range.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
In part, such religious rhetoric draws on older narratives about Islam in Christian thought.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Overlooking the Beagle Channel and dramatic sub-Antarctic landscapes, the hotel draws on the region’s raw beauty for design inspiration and offers plenty of adventure travel experiences.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The colour palette draws on the Bird of Paradise, the official flower of Los Angeles, and is grouped into four families — Poppy, Scarlet Flax, Bluebell and Sagebrush — to evoke the region’s terrain and vegetation.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
The color scheme also draws on the unofficial floral icon of the region, the Bird of Paradise, which is found throughout neighborhoods from Downtown LA to Venice Beach.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The new research, which draws on 40 years of global trade records and pathogen data, attempts to measure the relationship on a larger scale.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The Upper Colorado draws on runoff from a much larger basin that includes the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Never Summer Range.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
In part, such religious rhetoric draws on older narratives about Islam in Christian thought.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Overlooking the Beagle Channel and dramatic sub-Antarctic landscapes, the hotel draws on the region’s raw beauty for design inspiration and offers plenty of adventure travel experiences.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The colour palette draws on the Bird of Paradise, the official flower of Los Angeles, and is grouped into four families — Poppy, Scarlet Flax, Bluebell and Sagebrush — to evoke the region’s terrain and vegetation.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
The color scheme also draws on the unofficial floral icon of the region, the Bird of Paradise, which is found throughout neighborhoods from Downtown LA to Venice Beach.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws on
Verb
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The Chairwoman, a billionaire many times over, recently added the country club to her massive portfolio, and her arrival to oversee renovations causes quite a stir.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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On top of spewing nitrogen dioxide, a gas that causes irreversible respiratory damage over time, the turbines emit a horrendous sound that’s made life miserable for locals.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The decrease in approvals for citizenship comes amid fluctuations in those applying to naturalize.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Failure to do so comes with a fine of up to $32.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That legislation, pending action from the governor, bans new data centers through November 2027 and creates a new state council to provide strategic input, facilitate planning considerations and evaluate policy tools to address data centers, Maine Morning Star reported.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If tension comes up with a coworker, pause and restate roles clearly to keep things moving.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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There is no national standard for how many hours of legal work in a day is too many, but the issue often comes up in arguments to a judge over what legal fees the winning side in a case can recover from the losing side.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s what really brings me satisfaction in making art.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The California governor’s race remains characterized by chaos and low voter engagement despite significant scandals and drama, with widespread indecision affecting both parties as election day approaches less than 50 days away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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In ominous voiceover, Sam feels her bile rising as Hathaway’s Mary approaches after a decade-long estrangement.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each agent is responsible for a narrow task and each generates an output the next step can use.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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When an industry generates large, quantifiable social costs, a small and predictable share of its profits would be directed toward mitigating those costs.—
Nicolas S. Rohatyn,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stocks also rallied on the news, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at record highs, their third straight record closes in a row.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The dual-class structure is set to expire in October 2032—a year after Bhusri’s performance window closes in early 2031.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Draws on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20on. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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