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
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.
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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
Alexander Pröll, the official in Chancellor Christian Stocker's office responsible for digitization, said that draft legislation will be drawn up by the end of June.
—ABC News, 27 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
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
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
Alexander Pröll, the official in Chancellor Christian Stocker's office responsible for digitization, said that draft legislation will be drawn up by the end of June.
—ABC News, 27 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn up
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Free first checked bag - a savings of up to $160 per roundtrip.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Burke checked himself into a low-security federal prison camp in Thomson, Illinois, in September 2024, to start a two-year sentence on his corruption case.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lagomarsini, who wore gold earrings and has arm tattoos, got organized.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous record of 391 pairs was set in 2018 by a United Kingdom dance troop, said Ashley Johnson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Visit Newport Beach, who organized the effort.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The perfect watering schedule depends on the time of year, your local climate, and the types of grass and soil your lawn is composed of.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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Historically, this committee has been composed of experts in all aspects of vaccination, from development through clinical trials of safety and effectiveness, to the impact of vaccines on disease prevention.—
Professor David R. Hill,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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To encompass the story, about a miracle from 847, when Pope Leo IV stopped a fire with a blessing, Raphael brings you into the fresco through the unshod feet of a woman in agony and leaves you near the very back, with a tiny and serene Leo IV.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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If the game stopped at this point, Fermat’s method for dividing the pot would list all possible outcomes of those five coin flips and then tally the ones that amassed 10 points for each player.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
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The feds last week ordered airlines to cut hundreds of flights per day at O’Hare between mid-May and late October this year, with flights allocated based on airlines’ schedules last summer.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The unanimous procedural decision gives the companies a new day in federal court after a state jury ordered Chevron to pay upward of $740 million to clean up damage to the state’s coastline, one of multiple similar lawsuits.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cambridge Books Chefs prepared fajita bowls for the families on Monday night.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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During warmer months, be prepared for heat and humidity with sunscreen, hats and a reusable water bottle.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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The many leaps in time to the wedding—to which Ruben shows up on a motorcycle, angry enough to knock his brother out with a single punch—consistently ratchet up the sense of dread, and the suspense over why or how these two have stayed enmeshed.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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More Broncos options Clark’s an older player and stayed at TCU for the duration of his six-year college career.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Shuttle services have been arranged to transport journalists between the media center and a hotel in the city’s main shopping mall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shipping can always be arranged—at a price.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Drawn up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn%20up. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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