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
Cheng draws on new research for this book and promises to cut through the propaganda, innuendo, and mystery surrounding the Kims and North Korea.
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Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Nostalgic or Retro Motifs At its core, kitsch draws on mid-20th-century vintage and retro aesthetics.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The game draws on real-world lunar research to attempt to accurately model different environments and conditions on the Moon.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Awartani, born in Jeddah 1987 to a Saudi mother and a Palestinian father, draws on Islamic and Arab artmaking traditions in a practice that spans painting, video, sculpture, performance, and installation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Nov. 2025
Writer-director Abanoub Nabil draws on childhood memory and personal loss to explore how illness reshapes identity and how children quietly inherit their parents’ pain.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Nostalgic or Retro Motifs At its core, kitsch draws on mid-20th-century vintage and retro aesthetics.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The game draws on real-world lunar research to attempt to accurately model different environments and conditions on the Moon.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Awartani, born in Jeddah 1987 to a Saudi mother and a Palestinian father, draws on Islamic and Arab artmaking traditions in a practice that spans painting, video, sculpture, performance, and installation.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Nov. 2025
Writer-director Abanoub Nabil draws on childhood memory and personal loss to explore how illness reshapes identity and how children quietly inherit their parents’ pain.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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The research team highlighted that this process creates ideal conditions for atmospheric water vapour to condense into droplets on the cooler surface, the way steam condenses on your bathroom mirror.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Frank creates this Charles Atlas golden god specifically to adore and satisfy him.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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Having the extra cash on hand in case anything comes up is worth paying my student loan servicer an extra $400.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
8 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 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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On a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay, a deeply rooted Christian fishing community confronts the erosion of land and tradition, as their centuries-old way of life, anchored in faith, approaches a turning point.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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The impacts of the next governor on state workers will be felt in how the new administration approaches negotiations with the 21 bargaining units, many of which will hammer out new contracts in 2027, when California’s next leader takes over.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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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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