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
The massive win came the same day a Powerball player in Lawrenceville won $50,000 after matching four white balls and the Powerball number drawn on Feb. 1, officials said.
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Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Nonprofits and their funders can draw on experiences from the first Trump administration and the COVID-19 pandemic — which created similar upheaval.
—Thalia Beaty, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Gilbert's counter-comment draws on the show's real history of tackling difficult subject matter.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Michael Hunter The designer draws on her background in architecture, design, and art history in her work, and the firm is often involved in every stage of a project, from architectural planning to finish selections, ensuring that the final product showcases a cohesive vision.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
Nonprofits and their funders can draw on experiences from the first Trump administration and the COVID-19 pandemic — which created similar upheaval.
—Thalia Beaty, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Gilbert's counter-comment draws on the show's real history of tackling difficult subject matter.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Michael Hunter The designer draws on her background in architecture, design, and art history in her work, and the firm is often involved in every stage of a project, from architectural planning to finish selections, ensuring that the final product showcases a cohesive vision.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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Not Thinning Seedlings Failing to thin extra seedlings causes crowding and plant stress.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Neurologically, curiosity pulls our attention away from the mechanisms that cause anxiety, generating the beginning of the end of the spiral.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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The food is being created entirely from British ingredients and using Italian culinary traditions, fully embodying the principles of Slow Food.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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People are increasingly keen to create green spaces for stress-relief and finding calm.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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These winners will also spur competitors to come up with similar designs.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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What doesn’t come up in online conversations is the bad luck 2-23 Green Bay has endured this year.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Or the sixth anniversary can also bring candy or sugar.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Expand February Skyline Festival: Feb. 15-16 Insomniac Events’ techno brand Factory 93 and house music counterpart Day Trip, are once again joining forces to bring the two genres together.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Speaking of her daughter, the beauty entrepreneur and growing mogul lights up when discussing how the next generation approaches skincare.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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As a result, gold soared to a fresh all-time high earlier this month, approaching a record $3,000.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Any new mandate requiring that many people to comply within 30 days surely would have generated widespread coverage by legitimate media outlets, and the terms of the testing program would have been made public through official government channels.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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United are still struggling to generate cash from their day-to-day operations, with negative overall cash flow of £54m during this quarter.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Banks are set to close along with the Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange and U.S. bond markets.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Boeing Since reaching its 2024 closing low of $138.14 last November, Boeing has managed to stage an impressive comeback.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: Declawing the CFPB will prompt state regulators to step into the vacuum, creating a mix of state-by-state laws and standards — which can be costly and complex to track.—
Lucinda Shen,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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That slashing, Silicon Valley CEO, move-quickly-and-don’t-worry-about-collateral-damage approach, and the wide latitude Trump has given Musk, or is tolerating, has prompted talk of a constitutional crisis.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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