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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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Recent Examples of draw on
The system draws on data from devices like the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring to establish a personal baseline, then looks for subtle deviations linked to early dementia research.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Yet even with all of that stacked against it, Venezuela’s democratic opposition does have a hopeful historical precedent to draw on.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
The luxury housing market is heading into 2026 with a high level of confidence most other sectors can’t claim—that’s the clear takeaway from Sotheby’s latest outlook report, which draws on global sales data, agent surveys, and buyer behavior at the top end of the market.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Cheng draws on new research for this book and promises to cut through the propaganda, innuendo, and mystery surrounding the Kims and North Korea.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Nostalgic or Retro Motifs At its core, kitsch draws on mid-20th-century vintage and retro aesthetics.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Today’s mediators draw on diverse experiences, employ varied methods and tools, master local contexts and tap in different networks.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez said the designs draw on symbols commonly associated with Venezuela, including national colors, references to freedom and dates that carry meaning within the community.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
The game draws on real-world lunar research to attempt to accurately model different environments and conditions on the Moon.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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Be sure to rinse the gasket well to prevent the vinegar from drying out the rubber and causing cracks.—
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Its main purpose is to act as a sealant to keep water from getting behind the tiles to cause mold or mildew to develop in the wall.—
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The big moment comes amid the HBO Max drama's breakout success and after the pair was photographed out together several times on Globes weekend.—
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The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.—
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The Horned Frogs are far from an offensive juggernaut, but TCU has typically been able to create open looks off the pick-and-roll with Harding or by feeding Punch in the post.—
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Teachers' associations from Natomas, Rocklin, Twin Rivers, West Sacramento and Woodland used art supplies on Saturday to create signs of solidarity.—
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
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Good and truth will hopefully come up and show its face and win.—
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Made from durable and shock-absorbing materials, this sturdy and compact charger can power up to six devices at the same time, bringing an iPhone 15 back to 65 percent power in just 30 minutes.—
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Hogan said bringing his children to the protest was a way to teach them civic engagement outside the classroom.—
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But videos captured by other observers and members of the public show an ICE agent approaching a Honda Pilot that was stopped on a snowy road and ordering the driver — later identified as Good — to open the door before grabbing the handle.—
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How the Overtown museum came about Some years ago, Marilyn Holifield, co-founder of the museum and a partner in Holland & Knight, approached me about creating a museum featuring Overtown’s history, combined with art and technology.—
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
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Solar built into the body When deployed across multiple exterior surfaces, the system can generate meaningful power.—
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Black Apple closes Springdale taproom SPRINGDALE -- Black Apple Hard Cider has closed its taproom on East Emma Street, a company founder confirmed Tuesday.—
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At West Ham, Nuno has aligned himself with a club where the problems run so much deeper than merely trying to prevent the chilly fingers of relegation from closing round their neck.—
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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