drew on

verb

past tense of draw on
1
as in caused
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 came
to come near or nearer night draws on, so we should hurry home

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Recent Examples of drew on The analysis drew on 864 dogs enrolled in the multi-year, nationwide Dog Aging Project, giving researchers one of the largest genetic datasets ever gathered on canine aging. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026 The duo worked with curves, sequins and dotted effects to suggest light on water, and drew on Impressionist color contrasts. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The analysis drew on 864 dogs enrolled in the nationwide Dog Aging Project. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 The study drew on 864 dogs enrolled in the nationwide Dog Aging Project and found that larger dogs lose 35% more LINE1 methylation than smaller ones. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Leong, who has deep ties to Malaysian-Chinese culture, drew on his own family’s traditions to shape the story. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 In the 20th century, FDR rejected bank nationalization to develop a common-sense securities framework that drew on the best of both the private and public sectors. — William R. Gruver, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 On the sixth season (1986-87) of the CBS primetime soap opera Falcon Crest, Gortner drew on his real-life experience to portray Vince Karlotti, a colorful polygamist and faux psychic medium over 17 episodes. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026 Rather than writing traditional Broadway show tunes, Sheik and Sater created a rock score that drew on the emotional directness of alternative music. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew on
  1. caused
  2. came
  3. created
  4. came up
  5. brought
  6. closed
  7. generated
  8. approached
Verb
  • Zelenskyy, meanwhile, has agreed to halt Ukraine's monthslong campaign targeting Russian oil refineries that caused fuel shortages for Russians.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In time, the elements caused the metal to transform into a bright white-lead carbonate, which could be ground into a powder and mixed with oils and resin to make paint.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
  • All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Definition of came
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  • Here are the best, smartest and most revolutionary titles the genre created.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Using a form created specifically for the Department of Correction, eligible voters can apply for, receive and return their absentee ballots in a timely manner.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of created
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  • For the first four games, the Chiefs’ wide receiver crew came up big.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The topic of a contract extension came up during the season for the first baseman who led the team with 35 home runs.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of came up
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  • American officials were brought into the discussions as well.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The shooting has brought medical expenses and uncertainty to her family, according to the fundraising campaign.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of brought
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  • The amount of birthing centers that have closed — people have to travel two hours to have their baby.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The campus in question had already been closed and merged with another by the time the takeover was announced, but Morath said many of the district’s schools were struggling.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of closed
Verb
  • Municipal compost operations tend only to accept leaves generated by that town and may also provide small quantities of finished compost to residents for free or at a nominal charge, according to DEEP.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The most impressive thing about Saturday’s concert, however, wasn’t how much heat Sheeran generated with his production.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of generated
Verb
  • Even gambling, when approached responsibly, can be an enjoyable recreational activity.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But Mana said those plans were still on the table when Griffin’s team approached him about buying Mana Wynwood about three years ago.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of approached

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“Drew on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew%20on. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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