DREW ON Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

drew on

verb

past tense of draw on

as in caused

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 came

to come near or nearer night draws on, so we should hurry home

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Recent Examples of drew on The team drew on expertise from astronomy, using telescope technology and adaptive optics to compensate for atmospheric turbulence and precisely collect and control the light. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026 The analysis also drew on corporate ownership records compiled through Cruzagrafos, a platform developed by the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Notably, a lot of the previous evidence the authors drew on were from animal research. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026 The researchers drew on several existing studies of older adults. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 The word drew on ideas from alchemy, where the agent was the active substance that spun gold from the mundane. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Researchers also drew on the Dunedin Study, which has followed nearly 1,000 people born in 1972 and 1973 from birth into adulthood. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 DeRogatis drew on her own experiences to give the story its realism. — Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Pakistan drew on Chinese and Turkish equipment; India relied on French and Israeli weapons. — Michael Kugelman, Time, 26 June 2026

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Quantum sensing sees underground QGG works by measuring tiny changes in gravity caused by variations in the density of material beneath the ground.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
The sentences mark a key moment in China’s continuing real-estate crisis, which has dented consumer confidence in the country – and caused a headache for a government that stakes its legitimacy on rising prosperity.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of caused

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Rabble, an early Twitter employee, created Divine with backing from Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Elaine Paul said business has been difficult since the pandemic, but it’s been important to her to carry on the legacy her parents created.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of created

Verb

Trainers put his leg in an air cast, and players from both teams came up to the rookie before he was carted off the field.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs went on the road and came up short against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16-15 on Saturday night in their second preseason game of the year.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of came up

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But Tehran remains defiant after nearly six months of war and has brought shipping to a virtual standstill in ⁠the Strait of Hormuz, refusing to allow unauthorized oil tankers to transit a waterway that ⁠is vital for global oil shipments.

— Reuters, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Golesh brought not only his quarterback but his center and 10 more players from South Florida, And the defense returns some key starters.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of brought

Verb

Numerous streets around the National Mall will be closed over the weekend, and concrete guard barriers and fencing have been erected along the race course to protect fans and property.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
The upper-level northbound bus stop, including the stairs and elevator leading to the stop, is scheduled to reopen Tuesday after being closed for construction.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of closed

Verb

The defeat was followed by an ugly postgame brawl that ran counter to the positive vibes Argentina generated in 2022 and has since brought significant punishment.

— Asli Pelit, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Those vents allow the heat generated by your TV to escape, but when dust blocks them, the internal system can overheat, forcing your TV to work harder.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of generated

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Despite the show’s success and, as a result, its host’s cultural ubiquity, Povich says he was never approached about taking over one of the late-night shows.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Lee first approached Thomas to found Quality Control and, within a month, signed Migos, one of the biggest acts to emerge from the Atlanta region this century.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

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