as in to spend
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of draw down
Tariffs, on the other hand, would draw down resources that instead could have been spent on a new manufacturing plant or technology development.
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Scott Whitaker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
Saltwater intrusion also occurs when wells draw down aquifers to provide water for drinking or irrigation.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Duke’s decision not to drastically draw down water levels in Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake ahead of Helene took into consideration forecasts and drinking water needs, Walsh said.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Democrats also had amendments to block any reshuffling of U.S. military combatant commands amid fears the Trump administration may try to draw down troops from certain regions.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
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Scott Whitaker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
Saltwater intrusion also occurs when wells draw down aquifers to provide water for drinking or irrigation.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
Duke’s decision not to drastically draw down water levels in Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake ahead of Helene took into consideration forecasts and drinking water needs, Walsh said.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
Democrats also had amendments to block any reshuffling of U.S. military combatant commands amid fears the Trump administration may try to draw down troops from certain regions.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw down
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About $230,000 of that has been spent so far on planning and design, said Gary Barberio, deputy city manager for community services.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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In their 1995 trial, jewelry sales representative Mary Ellen Mahar testified that the brothers had come to her store just four days after the killings and spent about $15,000 on three Rolex watches.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Soy is a common allergen, and thus the undeclared ingredient could pose a risk to those with a soy allergy who consume the product.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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For example, in 2024, China supplied 70 percent of all lithium-ion batteries consumed in the U.S.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Treating this condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Preventative measures There are ways to avoid such a financially and emotionally draining situation.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The board expects to establish authorize another buyback once the existing share repurchase is exhausted.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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The Premier League attempted to broker an agreement but after exhausting all avenues the only option available in the time frame was to play at Joie Stadium.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The pattern of federal cuts and turmoil related to research also is playing out with the National Institutes of Health.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Khalil’s case is playing out separately in immigration court in Louisiana where he’s been in detention.—
Matt Rehbein,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Their original sentences, which were 12 years and seven years, respectively, were reduced in September 2023.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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With Bayern aiming to reduce their wage bill, the Wirtz signing would have come at the cost of at least an extra €20million (£16.8m, $22.7m) per year, on top of a transfer fee somewhere between €100m and €150m.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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These seemingly small choices can collectively use up a lot of mental energy that could have been reserved for more personally meaningful tasks.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Go on down the list, which includes everything from essentials like housing and groceries to financial goals like investing and debt payments to extras like your daily latte and assign each a number until your whole paycheck is used up.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Berry was 14 when a classmate used an AI app to attach a nude body to an Instagram photo of her face, before circulating it on social media.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Educators will have canoes and kayaks, paddles and life jackets to use and will offer instruction.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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“Draw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20down. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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