1
as in checked
to bring (something) to a standstill
he drew up his horse outside the tavern
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2
as in organized
to put into a particular arrangement
drew up the troops into a line along the ridge
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as in composed
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
draw up a proposal and submit it to the committee for approval
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Recent Examples of drawn up
That’s on the staff, either in how it was drawn up or in making sure that the instructions were understood.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The International Court of Justice is considering whether Israel's military operation in Gaza to crush Hamas amounts to genocide under a treaty drawn up after World War II.
—Molly Quell The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
The International Court of Justice is considering whether Israel’s military operation in Gaza to crush Hamas amounts to genocide under a treaty drawn up after World War II.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said Turkey had drawn up contingency plans that involve tent camps and buffer zones to respond to a potential influx of people fleeing the war from Iran.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Turkey has drawn up plans to deal with a potential inflow of people fleeing the war in neighbouring Iran, Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said today, with preparations including possible buffer zones along the frontier and tent camps.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
First of all, the title is Survive (one of four iterations the show would have over the years), and the document was drawn up for ABC, not CBS.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
The law, drawn up half a century ago to stop a future LBJ or Nixon, is poorly written, and even now, members of Congress argue over its meaning.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Wish lists are being drawn up with urgency, led by industry heads pressing for clear action in the first 100 days.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The International Court of Justice is considering whether Israel's military operation in Gaza to crush Hamas amounts to genocide under a treaty drawn up after World War II.
—Molly Quell The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
The International Court of Justice is considering whether Israel’s military operation in Gaza to crush Hamas amounts to genocide under a treaty drawn up after World War II.
—Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said Turkey had drawn up contingency plans that involve tent camps and buffer zones to respond to a potential influx of people fleeing the war from Iran.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Turkey has drawn up plans to deal with a potential inflow of people fleeing the war in neighbouring Iran, Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci said today, with preparations including possible buffer zones along the frontier and tent camps.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
First of all, the title is Survive (one of four iterations the show would have over the years), and the document was drawn up for ABC, not CBS.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
The law, drawn up half a century ago to stop a future LBJ or Nixon, is poorly written, and even now, members of Congress argue over its meaning.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Wish lists are being drawn up with urgency, led by industry heads pressing for clear action in the first 100 days.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn up
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From Friday to Sunday, 112,154 passengers checked into Austin-Bergstrom.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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This minimalistic monitor integrates seamlessly with Apple Home and its readings can be checked via an elegant app.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, the residency’s first day of service was picketed by protesters organized by White in conjunction with the hospitality-labor organization One Fair Wage.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her mother will finally see Where the Silence Is Heard in Copenhagen, where the couple has also organized a meet-up with a group of Chilean exiles.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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Colin Stetson composed the score.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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The fact that the team is almost entirely composed of Americans with Italian heritage is by now well-known and lovingly mocked on both sides of the Atlantic.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The celebration, held Saturday at Safford's home, featured a drive-by parade and well-wishers who stopped to honor the centenarian whose life has spanned a century of American history.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Goalie Daniil Tarasov stopped 19 of 25 shots.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Justin Ward, 34, of Lombard, was ordered held pending trial at a Saturday hearing.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The judge ordered her to have a C-section, and doctors wheeled her into surgery.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Cleaning up the powerhouse More than a month after the pipeline feeding into the powerhouse ruptured while under repair, and being prepared for testing, the clean-up of the power station and assessment of the total damage continues.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the demanding schedule and a 50-mile commute weighed on her, especially as her oldest daughter prepared to start high school.—
Brianna Mantaras,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Where Crumbs chased a Nasdaq listing and Sprinkles sold to private equity, Baked by Melissa stayed private, taking in just $6 million in outside funding in their 18 year tenure and keeping a light footprint.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The rock layers’ magnetic record shows that a chunk of the craton in Australia shifted northward over the course of a few million years, while part of the craton in South Africa stayed stationary.—
Marissa Grunes,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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In Lagos, sourcing a sizable Uber for luggage can be tricky; transport to and from the airport can be arranged at a (costly) premium.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Snider arranged and paid for a nude photoshoot that helped Stratten get noticed by Playboy at age 18.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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