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
Brow Flick’s formula is semi-sheer, so your beauty spots (or brows) won’t look drawn on.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The opportunity to draw on the experience of 2024 will always be a positive for Schauffele; only Scheffler’s stunning year overshadowed him.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
This is typically when people start to draw on the power—or not—of their networks.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
By drawing on American folk tales and Southern Gothic literature, the action-adventure video game South of Midnight stands apart in a field crowded with Vikings, spartans, samurai, knights and sorcerers.
—Justin Porter, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The opportunity to draw on the experience of 2024 will always be a positive for Schauffele; only Scheffler’s stunning year overshadowed him.
—Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
This is typically when people start to draw on the power—or not—of their networks.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
By drawing on American folk tales and Southern Gothic literature, the action-adventure video game South of Midnight stands apart in a field crowded with Vikings, spartans, samurai, knights and sorcerers.
—Justin Porter, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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The sweeping new tariffs are likely to cause inflation and slow economic growth, according to economists.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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This chronic condition causes patches of lighter skin.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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The playoffs are coming up, Ehlers and Pionk are back, and Gabriel Vilardi is making progress, too.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hutson comes up big … again Two points and plus-3 in a 4-3 overtime win in the gold medal game of the World Juniors.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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These roles lean towards the generic but the savvy casting of veteran actors still manage to bring some character to their anonymity without drawing focus from the play’s principal mission.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Edwards had brought Miami within one in the bottom of the frame with an RBI single, but Otto Lopez struck out and Eric Wagaman popped out to end the game.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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But then, director Richard Donner approached the young actor.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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An initial investigation showed the pickup truck and bicyclist were westbound on CR 600 N approaching CR 450 E along the Washington Township/Jackson Township line.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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This designation, traditionally reserved for other asset classes, now reflects the reality that affordable housing is a stable, income-generating investment, particularly given recent market instability.—
Mark Levine,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The highway was closed until July 2024 for a $9.1 million maintenance and repair project to stabilize the area.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Note: Aqua e Vino is temporarily closed for renovations.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2025
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Read the full story by Martha McHardy on Newsweek. 11:52 AM EDT U.S. tariffs prompt strategic shifts for businesses, warns European Chamber The European Chamber of Commerce in China has stated that the latest U.S. tariffs will force many companies to rethink their business models and supply chains.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Turkey has emerged as a key player in Syria, prompting concerns in Israel over the possibility of Turkey expanding its military presence inside the country.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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