as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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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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as in to come
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Subaru claimed the top spot for reliability in Consumer Reports' 2024 survey, which drew on data from approximately 300,000 vehicle owners.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
From animatics, these productions progressed to 3-D wire frames or geometric, blocky figures, then to densely rendered creatures with fur, feathers, or scales whose movements and textures drew on data from nature.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers in the House of Commons voted by 330 to 275 to support the bill, after an hours-long debate in the chamber and a years-long campaign by high-profile figures that drew on emotional first-hand testimony.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Dec. 7 will be posted here when the results are released.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Subaru claimed the top spot for reliability in Consumer Reports' 2024 survey, which drew on data from approximately 300,000 vehicle owners.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
From animatics, these productions progressed to 3-D wire frames or geometric, blocky figures, then to densely rendered creatures with fur, feathers, or scales whose movements and textures drew on data from nature.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers in the House of Commons voted by 330 to 275 to support the bill, after an hours-long debate in the chamber and a years-long campaign by high-profile figures that drew on emotional first-hand testimony.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Draw (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20%28off%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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