draws down

verb

Definition of draws downnext
present tense third-person singular of draw down
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 Synonyms for draws down
  1. spends
  2. consumes
  3. exhausts
  4. reduces
  5. absorbs
  6. burns
  7. uses
Verb
  • Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While in the Heber Valley, Thomas spends the majority of his time in Midway, Utah, a town on the Eastern flank of the Wasatch Mountains, about an hour away from Salt Lake City and a stone’s throw from Park City.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of spends
Verb
  • Of course, although India's demand growth in percentage and volume terms exceeds China's growth in the EIA's forecast, the latter still consumes significantly more oil.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • During that brief life, the serverless function consumes some amount of memory and CPU.
    Matt Butcher, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of consumes
Verb
  • The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can’t be brought back to court after the prosecution exhausts its appeals.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
  • This is essential as Ukraine exhausts its Soviet-era stocks and transitions to more advanced NATO weapons.
    Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 12 July 2022
Definition of exhausts
Verb
  • Mulch also reduces problems with heaving soils.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Ionic technology reduces frizz while dual bristles detangle and glide through hair for a silky smooth blowout every time.
    Vacation, refinery29.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of reduces
Verb
  • With the star ready to explode into life — and threatening to engulf the Earth in the process — Joy grabs the briefcase and absorbs the seed into herself.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • This crystal absorbs negative energy and provides emotional stability, allowing this Earth sign to tackle challenges with steady resolve.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of absorbs
Verb
  • There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Your body burns calories all the time, even while sleeping.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of burns
Verb
  • Each clan of sperm whales uses its own set of clicking sounds to communicate.
    The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • This piece of exercise equipment uses gravity and your body weight to create resistance.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of uses
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Thesaurus Entries Near draws down

draws a conclusion

draws down

draws in

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