as in spends
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of draws down
In a recent bid to boost transparency, Homeland Security announced a broad rollout of body cameras for immigration officers in Minneapolis as the government draws down ICE’s presence there.
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Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
In a recent bid to boost transparency, DHS announced a broad rollout of body cameras for immigration officers in Minneapolis as the government also draws down ICE's presence there.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
New York draws down about $200 million each month for low-income families — the majority of which goes toward reimbursing districts for the costs of running local programs.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
In a recent bid to boost transparency, DHS announced a broad rollout of body cameras for immigration officers in Minneapolis as the government also draws down ICE's presence there.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
New York draws down about $200 million each month for low-income families — the majority of which goes toward reimbursing districts for the costs of running local programs.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws down
Verb
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Barden spends a lot of time speaking to agents and other athlete representatives.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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How Gen X spends Shoppers are seen outside the French multinational personal care and beauty retail brand Sephora store in Spain.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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The reason this is important, says Lab Group Manager for R&D Alok Warey, is because aerodynamic drag consumes a lot of battery energy in EVs—up to 50 percent.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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Put simply, food noise consumes your life.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This idea of reasonableness is easily caricatured as moral timidity or a bloodless neutrality that drains politics of passion.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s why a fine textured soil, like clay, drains more poorly than does a coarse, sandy soil.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Apr. 2026
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Apr. 2026
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As the oil blockade quickly exhausts Cuba’s supply of fuel, triggering a series of lengthy, island-wide blackouts, many here are exhausted and are becoming increasingly vocal about their desire for fundamental changes in Cuba.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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District Judge Richard Leon, a Bush appointee, has halted the construction project as the legal case plays out.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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Federal courts have allowed Cook to stay on the job while the case plays out.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This single habit dramatically reduces soap scum, the same buildup that makes tile floors dangerously slippery.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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This reduces their effectiveness, slowing down your machine and causing long-term damage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The floor absorbs sound, and the only light shone from a hole at the top of the tent.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
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Key Takeaways Chia seed water is a good source of soluble fiber, which can help lower cholesterol by reducing the amount your body absorbs.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom is situated next to the kitchen and is notable for having an incinerating toilet – as its name implies, this burns waste to ash.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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The facility is positioned as a potential model for decarbonizing aviation, which burns roughly 100 billion gallons of jet fuel per year globally.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Draws down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20down. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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