drawing on

verb

present participle of draw on
1
as in causing
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 coming up
to come near or nearer night draws on, so we should hurry home

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Recent Examples of drawing on Someone who is actually drawing on the tropes and the techniques of science fiction toward a different end, toward actually accessing capital markets. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 The report's authors, drawing on western governments including the US and open sources to report the data, says Russia lost territory in April and May. — Chris Boccia, ABC News, 1 July 2026 In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla explores how scent can shift in meaning as a relationship evolves, drawing on research that links smell to stress regulation between partners. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 The winning numbers for the Powerball lottery drawing on Wednesday, July 1, are 2, 6, 26, 39, 68, and the Powerball is 6. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Salaviza described the short form as a pure mode of expression in which authentic emotion is fundamental, while von Döhren – drawing on her parallel career as an illustrator – emphasized how effectively the format can convey feeling through storytelling. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 June 2026 Vermeule—a former clerk for Scalia—proposes that conservatives should read the Constitution’s ambiguous phrases and general structure in an openly moral way, drawing on principles grounded in the nature and purposes of government. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 While the Dallas Stars already thrive in Texas, the NHL believes the state can support additional teams, drawing on the success of AHL clubs in Austin and Houston's existing infrastructure. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The Federal Trade Commission made the stakes concrete in a 2025 study, showing how algorithms drawing on personal data can infer when consumers may have fewer alternatives, greater urgency, or a higher willingness to pay—and adjust prices or offers accordingly. — Ravi Dhar, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing on
  1. causing
  2. coming up
  3. creating
  4. closing in
  5. bringing
  6. approaching
  7. generating
  8. coming
Verb
  • During contests, their stomachs stretch, heart rates rise, and digestion struggles to keep up, causing intense physical stress.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of causing
Verb
  • This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • Across 6,000 conversations, the same themes keep coming up, and most have nothing to do with tactics.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of coming up
Verb
  • Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
    — Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of creating
Verb
  • Evereve had a store on the Plaza for 10 years before closing in late December.
    — Jenna Thompson June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • The long-time Sacramento restaurant, Pasty Shack, has reopened under new management after closing in April, almost ending its 74-year-long run.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of closing in
Verb
  • And this includes bringing more attention the particular deficit that women face in getting properly diagnosed and treated.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Despite his lack of starts and goal involvements, George impressed in his cameos, bringing pace and goal threat to the Everton attack.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
    — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • With two or three roster spots still to fill for next season, the Heat is also on its way to approaching the first apron of $209 million.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of approaching
Verb
  • His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of generating
Verb
  • Beyond California, scientists are raising alarms over the planet’s warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers in the coming weeks.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Over the coming days, he is expected to meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Russia's war.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of coming

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“Drawing on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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