draws on

verb

present tense third-person singular of draw on
1
as in causes
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in comes
to come near or nearer night draws on, so we should hurry home

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of draws on The film draws on author Salman Rushdie’s memoir to examine the assassination attempt on him and his subsequent recovery. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 Fifth Sun is a 2021 history that draws on new scholarship and a breadth of primary sources to present a more up-to-date and broad telling of Aztec history. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 DaVinci Commerce draws on reviews and social conversation in its enrichment, but each AI platform decides how much weight that material gets. — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Corbett’s work draws on Black American history, music, and cyborg theory. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 There are also outreach programs for the elderly, including a partnership with Alzheimer’s Orange County, which draws on the healing power of the arts. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Their evaluation also draws on performance metrics from the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC) and objectives set by DOE programs. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026 Lisa Robertson’s Riverwork draws on all these influences, and many more, to evoke overlapping Parises that chime with one another like a ghostly carillon. — Ange Mlinko, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026 The food was so fresh, and Executive Chef Andrew Juinio draws on his Filipino heritage to bring a twist to some of his dishes. — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 5 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws on
  1. causes
  2. comes
  3. creates
  4. comes up
  5. brings
  6. approaches
  7. generates
  8. closes in
Verb
  • Plus, an infected deer tick must keep its harpoon-like feeding tube in the bloodstream for 36 to 48 hours to transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
    — Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • This causes the cement paint and patching compound to dry too quickly.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of causes
Verb
  • Next, in comes Hegseth (Colin Jost), chugging a non-alcoholic beer.
    — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The new partnership with Playboi Carti also comes amid changes to the shoe brand.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of comes
Verb
  • In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The seamless connection to the water creates a sense of freedom and relaxation, making every morning feel like a dream.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of creates
Verb
  • The shoe is classified as a sandal style, but comes up to the knees like a boot.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • An emotional truth about what you’re owed in a close relationship or joint venture comes up for review today.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of comes up
Verb
  • Their arrival brings the number of satellites developed for GHGSat to 13.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This brings us back to how Crohn’s is not juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
    — John Mildenberger, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of brings
Verb
  • One day, after Pi-o performs at a hospital, a doctor approaches him to ask how Jeong-yo is doing.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Venice activation will also serve as a test for how Tower 28 approaches physical community experiences going forward.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of approaches
Verb
  • Better lineage improves simulation quality, which produces better model behavior, which generates better outcomes and richer feedback, strengthening governance by exposing the gaps previous cycles missed.
    — Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In this configuration, the hydrogen engine generates electrical power rather than driving the propeller shafts directly.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Get that reconciliation right, and the claim closes in two days.
    — Alberto Gimeno, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Food and liquid must move from the mouth to the stomach while the airway closes in a fraction of a second to keep material out of the lungs.
    — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of closes in

Browse Nearby Words

draws (off)
draws on
draws out
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Draws on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20on. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
a cup of tea and a golf ball on tee side by side
Quiz: Sounds Like... Choose the word that sounds like it fits the clue...
See All