1
as in created
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 approached
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn on
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The social equity impact brand 40 Tons created a large activation and live podcast in collaboration with Core Cannabis Museum and many sponsor organizations.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Revised Reporting Deadlines For companies created or registered before January 1, 2024, the deadline to file initial beneficial ownership reports has been extended to January 13, 2025.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The king of kvetch and a droll master of everyday existential lament, the comedian and actor brought an actor’s intensity to his comedy, and a comic’s timing and pacing to every acting gig.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Following these revelations, last week brought the news that Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University freshman, was charged by federal prosecutors for plotting an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Indian Lake region was the hardest hit by storms that spawned nine tornadoes across the state that day.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
23 Dec. 2024
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The film, which centers on a group of teen girls who share a pair of mysterious jeans, grossed $42 million worldwide and spawned a 2008 sequel.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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Advance planners are already starting to come up with strategies.—
Rachel Ringler,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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Out of the five total board members whose services posed potential ethical conflicts, only one contract came up for a vote and was approved, according to a Bee review of CapRadio board meeting minutes.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Drawn on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn%20on. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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