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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3
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
Not the biggest position of need for the Chargers, who took him in the fourth round, but a nifty weapon for new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who in the past has drawn up schemes for such scorchers as Jaylen Waddle, Travis Benjamin and Tyreek Hill.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Germany switched off its last three nuclear reactors in 2023, the final step in plans that had been drawn up by governments of various political stripes over two decades.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Germany switched off its last three nuclear reactors in 2023, the final step in plans that had been drawn up by governments of various political stripes over two decades.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
In the wake of the Iran war, Microsoft has called for new international rules to be drawn up to protect data centers and other elements of civilian infrastructure.
—Winston Ma, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
DeSantis vetoed the map originally approved by the Legislature and forced lawmakers back in special session to approve a map drawn up by his staff that eliminated a congressional district with a majority of Black residents.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Leonardo da Vinci himself couldn’t have drawn up a sweeter draw.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Many of the markets on Kalshi are initially suggested by users, then reviewed by a team at Kalshi before eventually having rules drawn up and posted on the site.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
In actuality, Miller desperately needed a bucket to extend a 69-68 lead and had drawn up a play calling on star guard Tramon Mark to drive to the basket and get a shot off.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Germany switched off its last three nuclear reactors in 2023, the final step in plans that had been drawn up by governments of various political stripes over two decades.
—Vladimir Isachenkov, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Germany switched off its last three nuclear reactors in 2023, the final step in plans that had been drawn up by governments of various political stripes over two decades.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
In the wake of the Iran war, Microsoft has called for new international rules to be drawn up to protect data centers and other elements of civilian infrastructure.
—Winston Ma, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
DeSantis vetoed the map originally approved by the Legislature and forced lawmakers back in special session to approve a map drawn up by his staff that eliminated a congressional district with a majority of Black residents.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
Leonardo da Vinci himself couldn’t have drawn up a sweeter draw.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Many of the markets on Kalshi are initially suggested by users, then reviewed by a team at Kalshi before eventually having rules drawn up and posted on the site.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
In actuality, Miller desperately needed a bucket to extend a 69-68 lead and had drawn up a play calling on star guard Tramon Mark to drive to the basket and get a shot off.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn up
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Texas Tech football was thrust into a national controversy this week when transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby checked into gambling addiction rehab.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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After making his train journey from Los Angeles to DC, Blanche said, the suspect checked into the Washington Hilton, which hosts the annual correspondents’ dinner.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Construction on the tower is expected to begin next year and will include 216 private-room patient beds — increasingly sought for hospital stays — 20 surgical areas organized around recovery rooms and specialties by floor, all outfitted with cutting-edge technology.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Phillips warns of selecting containers that are composed entirely of non-recycled plastics or those with a high-carbon footprint.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Interiors are intentionally light-filled and thoughtfully composed, allowing the natural beauty of the surroundings to lead.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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In a preliminary injunction, Judge Robert Pitman stopped short of ordering a temporary air conditioning remedy.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Swayman stopped the puck but had to freeze it for a defensive-zone faceoff.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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In March 2026, a judge ordered the camp to preserve damaged areas of the camp's grounds as evidence in the lawsuits filed by the families of the victims.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Talley was ordered to be detained on Monday during a court hearing and was remanded to the Cook County Department of Corrections.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would burden doctors with giving parents a highly detailed consent statement to be prepared by boards of medicine and osteopathic medicine, and forbid health authorities to order vaccinations during outbreaks of familiar or new deadly diseases.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In February of this year, a district court ruled that DHS's third-country removal practices were unlawful, but the ruling was stayed pending the government's appeal, allowing the deportations to continue.—
Julia Ingram,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The firm’s apparent demand metric, which tracks the 30-day change in outright purchases of bitcoin, stayed negative throughout April while futures demand rose.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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In this material, those moments are arranged in opposing directions.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the example model shown, this is arranged as a multifunctional room that includes a small desk/dining table and some seating.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Drawn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn%20up. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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