drawn on

verb

past participle of draw on
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 drawn on This was the second time the artist had drawn on his mother’s work in his art. — Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Aziza has drawn on her personal history in playing Rose. — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 Second, the provision of dollars to foreign central banks increases the balance sheet when the swap lines are drawn on. — Steve Liesman,matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 May 2026 Yaro also photographed a map drawn on a whiteboard in the interrogation room where Horner was interviewed. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 Lise Aserud Mette-Marit's health has deteriorated as the case has drawn on. — CBS News, 15 June 2026 The designers have often drawn on Dolce's Sicilian roots, with sexy sheer materials and netting for menswear, along with bright floral and fruit prints and jewelry with oversized crosses. — ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026 Wilson strips away the heraldic formality of earlier translations and brings the dialogue closer to contemporary speech, in ways Nolan has reportedly drawn on. — David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026 Previous sonifications have drawn on observations of the Milky Way, distant galaxies, stars, supernovae, nebulae and black holes. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn on
  1. created
  2. approached
  3. brought
  4. closed
  5. caused
  6. arrived
  7. prompted
  8. come
Verb
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of created
Verb
  • Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Mixed responses to the American Freedom Train matched the national mood as the United States approached its Bicentennial celebration in 1976.
    — Paul Durica, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of approached
Verb
  • Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of brought
Verb
  • Keep all windows and doors closed so your pet cannot easily escape, and draw the shades to minimize the sound and flashes of light.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Corvino opened in 2017 and closed this past New Year’s Eve, but not before chef Michael Corvino was nominated for a James Beard Award several times, most recently in 2023.
    — Jenna Thompson July 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of closed
Verb
  • Ground movement caused by celebrating fans is different from a real earthquake, so while the stadium must've been moving with the fans, the stadium was in no real threat.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • There were 23 outbreaks that met that threshold in 2025, 18 of which were caused by norovirus, and the illness was behind 15 out of 18 outbreaks the prior year.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of caused
Verb
  • The Georgia Department of Public Health was able to use state funds to maintain its AIDS Drug Assistance Program without disruption until federal funds arrived, a spokeswoman for the agency said.
    — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • In 1868, at the age of 29, John Muir arrived in San Francisco via steamship with definitive plans to wander and revel in the natural wonders of California—he’d heard of the Golden State’s geographic riches and wanted to see them for himself.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Definition of arrived
Verb
  • The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
    — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The back-and-forth prompted Steiner to send a letter denying Hawley’s claims and chiding him for a lack of civility.
    — Jack Harvel July 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of prompted
Verb
  • The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
Definition of come

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

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