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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws down

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Alpert, who spends roughly 80% of the night on her left side, found the medium density softer than expected, but not at all floppy.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026
On one hand, Frankie is a college dropout who spends her days hotboxing around Los Angeles while occasionally also delivering packages.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of spends

Verb

Defensiveness extends conversations, weakens credibility and drains emotional energy that could have been directed toward solving problems.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Every square inch of land on Earth’s surface receives precipitation, and much of it drains out, eventually, to an ocean or lake.

— Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of drains

Verb

If a bureaucratic process exhausts whatever time a citizen has available, then benefits are lost or rights are denied.

— Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
That’s because even ordinary winds – and far worse, storms and earthquakes – cause tall buildings to sway, which ruins people’s concentration, wrecks their mood, and even exhausts them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Definition of exhausts

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

Bright colors pop across the entire massive IPS panel, even at different viewing angles, and a zippy 100Hz refresh rate reduces lag and keeps everything on-screen smooth.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Swimming also reduces stress as rhythmic breathing and movement trigger the release of brain chemicals such as endorphins and dopamine, which produce a sense of euphoria and well-being.

— Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduces

Verb

Insulin Resistance Trends monitors your heart rhythm, daily movement, and sleep quality, and uses AI to assess how well your body absorbs and uses energy.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Despite its creamier texture, the moisturizer absorbs quickly—especially if your skin is parched—and doesn’t leave behind any residue.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of absorbs

Verb

And the Diderot-Baudelaire-Fried tree abides even as the forest burns mutely round it, match lit by Elon Musk and company.

— Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Besides losing parts of her fingers on her left hand, the child suffered a cut to her right hand and burns to her left hand and left arm, prosecutors said.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026