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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
Ostranauts is set in the same universe as the studio's previous title, NEO Scavenger, and draws on that game's rich lore to populate its world with factions, colonies, and corporations.
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The yacht also has a special air-conditioning system—often one the largest power draws on a vessel—that regulates how much cool air is delivered across the yacht, depending on whether the rooms are occupied or not.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
In this recipe, country music star Lainey Wilson draws on her Louisiana roots, rolling the regional sausage into balls before coating them in breadcrumbs and frying until crispy on the outside, but still tender inside.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The GapStudio fall 2023 Collection 03, designed by Posen, draws on the romanticism and futurism of the 1960s and the sharp minimalism and sleek energy of downtown New York of the 1990s.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Exploring the bonds between fathers and sons through the lens of inter-generational healing and forgiveness, The Heart is a Muscle draws on experiences specific to South Africa’s Cape Flats neighborhood which also speak to the universal search for reconciliation and belonging.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Hemenway draws on the sciences to teach the basics of permaculture design and apply them to a home garden of any size.
—Catherine Habgood
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Varer also draws on his own experience to explain his approach to producing.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The yacht also has a special air-conditioning system—often one the largest power draws on a vessel—that regulates how much cool air is delivered across the yacht, depending on whether the rooms are occupied or not.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
In this recipe, country music star Lainey Wilson draws on her Louisiana roots, rolling the regional sausage into balls before coating them in breadcrumbs and frying until crispy on the outside, but still tender inside.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The GapStudio fall 2023 Collection 03, designed by Posen, draws on the romanticism and futurism of the 1960s and the sharp minimalism and sleek energy of downtown New York of the 1990s.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Exploring the bonds between fathers and sons through the lens of inter-generational healing and forgiveness, The Heart is a Muscle draws on experiences specific to South Africa’s Cape Flats neighborhood which also speak to the universal search for reconciliation and belonging.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
Hemenway draws on the sciences to teach the basics of permaculture design and apply them to a home garden of any size.
—Catherine Habgood
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Varer also draws on his own experience to explain his approach to producing.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws on
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Unlike frosts, a hard freeze causes plants to wilt, collapse, turn brown or black, or become mushy.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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This Hearth & Hand with Magnolia x KitchenAid stand mixer comes with 10 different attachments, has 10 speeds, and includes an exclusive copper stainless steel bowl.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Rolling or folding one end of the towel creates a slight angle for the brushes to dry on.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Updating colleagues on the Dragon Bravo Fire during a meeting of the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program in late August, Grand Canyon Superintendent Ed Keable said rebuilding the lodge creates an opportunity to keep it open all year.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Which brings us to what the British press described as the biggest celebrity break-up since Charles and Diana.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Just use what feels right—what brings you joy.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This comet approaches the sun almost as closely as Earth does.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Impact on leaf season This government shutdown comes as Western North Carolina approaches peak leaf season — the region’s busiest economic quarter of the year.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The system generates enormous volumes of data, requiring advanced AI processing to filter useful signals.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The president’s breakthrough announcement is a strong step forward for patients, and a welcome contrast to the Biden administration’s heavy-handed approach that threatened the innovation that generates new cures.—
Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 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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