1
as in to cause
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 to come
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of draw on
Vado Analytics’ consultants draw on a broad library of datasets and proprietary models to refine marketplace execution.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
With strait shipments stopped, consumer electronics and manufacturing hubs in China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea are drawing on their energy reserves and inventories.
—Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Each of the fairies has a story, a job, a favorite flower and a name that draws on folklore and cultures from around the world.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Overlooking the Beagle Channel and dramatic sub-Antarctic landscapes, the hotel draws on the region’s raw beauty for design inspiration and offers plenty of adventure travel experiences.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The ceremony itself will spotlight the shows, characters and performances that resonated most strongly with audiences over the past year, drawing on fan stories from around the world and footage from the format’s standout titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The colour palette draws on the Bird of Paradise, the official flower of Los Angeles, and is grouped into four families — Poppy, Scarlet Flax, Bluebell and Sagebrush — to evoke the region’s terrain and vegetation.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
And while the all-volunteer force has produced the finest military in the world, democracies have historically fielded stronger armies by drawing on the full diversity of talent, perspectives, and experiences of their citizens.
—Zach Iscol, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
The color scheme also draws on the unofficial floral icon of the region, the Bird of Paradise, which is found throughout neighborhoods from Downtown LA to Venice Beach.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
With strait shipments stopped, consumer electronics and manufacturing hubs in China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea are drawing on their energy reserves and inventories.
—Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Each of the fairies has a story, a job, a favorite flower and a name that draws on folklore and cultures from around the world.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Overlooking the Beagle Channel and dramatic sub-Antarctic landscapes, the hotel draws on the region’s raw beauty for design inspiration and offers plenty of adventure travel experiences.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The ceremony itself will spotlight the shows, characters and performances that resonated most strongly with audiences over the past year, drawing on fan stories from around the world and footage from the format’s standout titles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The colour palette draws on the Bird of Paradise, the official flower of Los Angeles, and is grouped into four families — Poppy, Scarlet Flax, Bluebell and Sagebrush — to evoke the region’s terrain and vegetation.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
And while the all-volunteer force has produced the finest military in the world, democracies have historically fielded stronger armies by drawing on the full diversity of talent, perspectives, and experiences of their citizens.
—Zach Iscol, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
The color scheme also draws on the unofficial floral icon of the region, the Bird of Paradise, which is found throughout neighborhoods from Downtown LA to Venice Beach.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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The first would be to talk with a licensed mental health professional and ask if that person can give you some insight into whether postpartum has caused your wife’s behavior.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Homeland is currently only partially funded, causing long airport backups and other inconveniences.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bunches of earthy asparagus stand at attention on market shelves come spring, primed to go tender and sweet without losing their sculptural beauty.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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The scorching heat wave, which began last week and brought dangerous temperatures to parts of California, Arizona, and other Southwestern states, is expected to expand east into the central United States in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The preponderance of patients paying out of pocket for these products is actually creating this dynamic where the companies are lowering their list price to compete for cash-paying customers.—
CHRISTOPHER ROWLAND THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The controversial Crowsnest annexation petition in Castle Pines has been withdrawn by the developer, as Castle Pines prepares to consider creating an annexation policy.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Any private operator taking over the reins would require years to come up to speed on how to make the system work, let alone to improve it, Hernandez said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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If a process feels clunky, those advance preparations could give you time to come up with a new way of doing things that works better for everyone.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The nutrient gives the patches their rosy color and brings soothing properties that calm the delicate undereyes.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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The darkest moment in Iran’s recent history brought Pahlavi into direct confrontation with the regime that had long ignored him.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the 15-year-old student approached an 18-year-old who was sitting in his car in the school's parking lot.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The temperatures could approach or set new records each day this weekend before slightly cooler weather returns early next week.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Solar panels generate clean energy that powers the hotel, reducing Nhow’s dependence on the grid.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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If the assignment is to write an original composition on a particular topic, plenty of such compositions already exist, and many tools can generate essays that even a plagiarism-checker will deem to be original.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Here’s a list of poker rooms that are no longer in business or temporarily closed after law enforcement action.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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New York dropped out of a playoff position in the tight Eastern Conference, while Ottawa closed within four points of the Islanders.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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