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 production draws on a long history of curiosity amusements in which people looked to be entertained by viewing others with unusual or non-normative bodies, especially in nineteenth-century Western circus and dime museums.
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
This article draws on some of the same archival material and insights Keegan unearthed, offering a closer look at the technological legacy of NASA Ames and its most remarkable structure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The research draws on data gathered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Directed by Jonas Lindstroem with still photography by Carlijn Jacobs, the campaign was shot in Los Angeles and draws on a cinematic approach to depict gifting moments around the world.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Big Deal McKinsey’s sixth annual corporate venture building report, released this morning, draws on research from more than 700 business leaders across 66 countries.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
His comedic material draws on his experiences as a farmer, barrel racer and boudoir photographer, connecting deeply with audiences who see both humor and heart in his stories.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
As Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth remarks, the initiative draws on insights from the brand’s 2025 Luxury Travel Report, which showed that most affluent travelers crave once-in-a-lifetime moments, particularly experiential travel curated by insiders.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
The technique draws on both local craftsmanship and digital design, to produce a frame that flexes during an earthquake.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
This article draws on some of the same archival material and insights Keegan unearthed, offering a closer look at the technological legacy of NASA Ames and its most remarkable structure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
The research draws on data gathered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Directed by Jonas Lindstroem with still photography by Carlijn Jacobs, the campaign was shot in Los Angeles and draws on a cinematic approach to depict gifting moments around the world.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Big Deal McKinsey’s sixth annual corporate venture building report, released this morning, draws on research from more than 700 business leaders across 66 countries.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
His comedic material draws on his experiences as a farmer, barrel racer and boudoir photographer, connecting deeply with audiences who see both humor and heart in his stories.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
As Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth remarks, the initiative draws on insights from the brand’s 2025 Luxury Travel Report, which showed that most affluent travelers crave once-in-a-lifetime moments, particularly experiential travel curated by insiders.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
The technique draws on both local craftsmanship and digital design, to produce a frame that flexes during an earthquake.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws on
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Although these easy-care plants are relatively flexible about pruning, cutting daylilies back at the wrong time potentially makes your plants bloom less next season and causes other problems, too.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of the aggressive tactics used by Border Patrol and ICE, including against US citizens.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the fintech sector comes roaring back, companies like Ramp and Stripe have dominated headlines with eye-popping funding rounds and rapid growth.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The oven is coated in enamel that creates its signature exterior color and serves as an inner nonstick layer.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Wet wood creates more smoke, which leads to faster creosote buildup—and greater risk.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Adding another pass rusher should be a top-tier priority for the Cowboys at the deadline if an opportunity comes up.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The doctor finds her and tries to inject her, but Ben comes up from behind, and the two fight.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Paris Agreement hits its 10th anniversary and COP30 brings an important deadline for participating countries to update their emissions reduction plans which, so far have fallen short of the Paris targets.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Crisp bits of bacon add a salty crunch, while the green onion brings a fresh, mild bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Moments later, Schaaf-Olson’s husband, Jason Olson, who serves as the parks and recreation manager for the Town of Chino Valley, according to FOX 10, approaches the scene and tries to pull his wife away from the officers – repeatedly refusing orders to step back.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Keep checking Backcountry’s sale section for more deals as Black Friday approaches.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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Legal sports betting generates a considerable amount of tax revenue.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Switching to some business talk for a moment, Lazenby confirmed what other executives were buzzing about — that the center generates approximately $4,000 in sales per square foot, to an extent buoyed by strong high and fine jewelry sales.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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When a restless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation and the multimillion-dollar heist gets closer, the line between the hunter and the hunted blur, forcing all three of them to confront their actions.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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