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
There were no knives or guns being drawn on people.
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Scott Talley, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
As toddlers, my sister and I had drawn on the walls of our 1950s bungalow before my dad’s job brought us back to London.
—Ella Berman
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
By drawing on theories about the biological basis of consciousness, one group came up with a checklist of criteria that, if met, would suggest that an AI system is likely to be conscious.
—Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
The pre-Biden guidelines, drawing on economic analysis applied by agency economists, provided key information for the private sector on how the DOJ and the FTC would assess potential mergers in applying Section 7 of the Clayton Antitrust Act.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Scott Talley, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
As toddlers, my sister and I had drawn on the walls of our 1950s bungalow before my dad’s job brought us back to London.
—Ella Berman
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
By drawing on theories about the biological basis of consciousness, one group came up with a checklist of criteria that, if met, would suggest that an AI system is likely to be conscious.
—Mariana Lenharo & Nature Magazine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2025
The pre-Biden guidelines, drawing on economic analysis applied by agency economists, provided key information for the private sector on how the DOJ and the FTC would assess potential mergers in applying Section 7 of the Clayton Antitrust Act.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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But the move has caused Niger, the country in West Africa where the space rock was initially found, to question the legality of its export.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Severe storms and flooding in Muskego, Wisconsin, caused road closures, sewage issues, and damage to homes and businesses.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Lemon, rosemary, and garlic create a lively flavor combo in this entree.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The models that create music are trained off of datasets of existing music to understand patterns and structure in songs.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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Monday’s first drawing, the Fantasy 5 midday draw, came up 2, 3, 18, 21 and 33.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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For a team in contention year in and year out, the Padres have come up short of their ultimate goal, with the Dodgers consistently stepping in their path.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The department framed limits as bringing services in line with national norms, but some people, such as those who received therapy multiple times a week, could see cutbacks.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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Contestants are asked to bring their entries to the Lion’s Shelter between noon and 1 p.m. on festival day.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump clapping as Putin approached, with a grin on his face.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Summer is coming to a close, Labor Day is approaching, and Superman is one of the biggest and best family films in theaters.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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But the students’ work also generated acclaim from community members who praised their ingenuity and courage in holding the foundation accountable in the face of backlash from school administration.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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With the help of active aerodynamics, the Evija can generate 3,307 pounds of downforce at top speed.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Little Golden Gate Bridge is scheduled to close again from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday through Thursday, beginning Sept. 2 until further notice, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
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Northbound Greenfield will be closed from Ford Road to Warren Avenue for the event.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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That reality is prompting some millennials to question whether the financial benefits outweigh the personal cost.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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He’s made a couple of other plays this week that prompted defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to ask him for feedback after a play.—
Sam McDowell
August 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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