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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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 Lowdown, too, draws on Harjo’s personal experience, in this case collaborating with reporters on documentaries for the Tulsa media company This Land Press.
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Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
The model draws on the pilot program that has been in development since 2023, which saw Shein collaborate with legacy brand Missguided, which generated 230 million euros in revenue over two years, Ruffat said.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
This work draws on Shell’s experience in related fields, such as transformer oils and cooling fluids for data centers.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The program draws on the Trust Protocol’s existing system, using field-level data to pre-assess grower eligibility.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
The 2025 edition draws on feedback from more than 10,000 expats representing 172 nationalities, offering a unique window into the best places to live in the world for work, lifestyle and affordability.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Blackberry Farm Design draws on its extensive hospitality experience to create homes that are meant to be enjoyed.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
That video campaign, which stems from a misunderstanding between Star and a British aid worker, draws on Nchogu’s own experiences as an aspiring filmmaker in East Africa.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
The film’s opening narration draws on memories of water, infusing exposition about the dystopia with a personal touch.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
The model draws on the pilot program that has been in development since 2023, which saw Shein collaborate with legacy brand Missguided, which generated 230 million euros in revenue over two years, Ruffat said.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
This work draws on Shell’s experience in related fields, such as transformer oils and cooling fluids for data centers.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The program draws on the Trust Protocol’s existing system, using field-level data to pre-assess grower eligibility.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
The 2025 edition draws on feedback from more than 10,000 expats representing 172 nationalities, offering a unique window into the best places to live in the world for work, lifestyle and affordability.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Blackberry Farm Design draws on its extensive hospitality experience to create homes that are meant to be enjoyed.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
That video campaign, which stems from a misunderstanding between Star and a British aid worker, draws on Nchogu’s own experiences as an aspiring filmmaker in East Africa.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
The film’s opening narration draws on memories of water, infusing exposition about the dystopia with a personal touch.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws on
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In addition to the Ebola virus, which causes Ebola virus disease, there are also the Sudan virus, Bundibugyo virus and Taï Forest virus that can cause severe illness in humans.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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General Motors confirmed that its Cole Engineering Center at the GM Technical Center in Warren tested positive for the presence of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The new launch comes just a few months after The Dispatch acquired SCOTUSBlog, the legal analysis website.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The pair's conversation comes just after the release of their books.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Following the serum was The Cream, which seals moisture and creates a natural base, before setting everything together with the Reset Rebalancing Setting Powder.—
Kristine Kwak,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 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,
27 Sep. 2025
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Instead, focus on what comes up for you naturally.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Tied to this issue about generations and new leadership is also the progressive/moderate divide that always comes up in these election cycles.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Like Squid Game, the final scene brings us to Los Angeles, where two bros discuss sports at a bar, as a story about the earthquakes plays on the news.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Gleeson’s arrival brings another jolt of energy.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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As the game approaches, that’s when Duran picks up the pace with some Eminem or Mac Miller.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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The amount of refraction increases so rapidly as the sun approaches the horizon, that its lower limb is lifted more than the upper, distorting the sun's disk noticeably.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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These subsidies were cunning, part of a decades-long effort to keep alive the myths that offshore wind energy is nearly self-sufficient and generates increasingly inexpensive electricity.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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But even by the most conservative estimates, the US operation — the firm’s most lucrative market with 170 million active users — generates revenue north of $10 billion a year.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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In January 1964, law enforcement closes in.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Data-provider With Intelligence logged US $209 billion of final closes in 2024, 5 percent above 2023, with mega-funds swallowing two-thirds of the haul.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Draws on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20on. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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