1
as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill
he drew up his horse outside the tavern
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2
as in classified
to put into a particular arrangement
drew up the troops into a line along the ridge
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as in prepared
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 drew up
Saiyub's mother even drew up a chair.
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Diaa Hadid, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
In the 1980s, the area was eyed as a potential world headquarters for Apple and, in the 1990s, Cisco drew up a similar proposal.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The man who drew up the game-winning play in the College Football Playoff National Championship game for Indiana almost never went into football at all.
—Bob Pompeani, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
After Ike’s dunk got the Zags within 69-68 with 40 seconds left, Miller called timeout and drew up a play that got Heide free in the corner.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Liberal Democrat lawmaker Liam McArthur, who drew up the Scottish bill, had urged colleagues to back it.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Brown drew up a play resulting in Brunson getting a clean look to tie the game at a corner three.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Cocurators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer drew up a list of well over 400 creatives, made studio visits to upwards of 300, and whittled the tally down to 56 individuals, duos, and collectives.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
Once upon a time, President Richard Nixon drew up a Super Bowl play for Dolphins coach Don Shula.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Diaa Hadid, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
In the 1980s, the area was eyed as a potential world headquarters for Apple and, in the 1990s, Cisco drew up a similar proposal.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The man who drew up the game-winning play in the College Football Playoff National Championship game for Indiana almost never went into football at all.
—Bob Pompeani, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
After Ike’s dunk got the Zags within 69-68 with 40 seconds left, Miller called timeout and drew up a play that got Heide free in the corner.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Liberal Democrat lawmaker Liam McArthur, who drew up the Scottish bill, had urged colleagues to back it.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Brown drew up a play resulting in Brunson getting a clean look to tie the game at a corner three.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Cocurators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer drew up a list of well over 400 creatives, made studio visits to upwards of 300, and whittled the tally down to 56 individuals, duos, and collectives.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
Once upon a time, President Richard Nixon drew up a Super Bowl play for Dolphins coach Don Shula.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew up
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The shipping disruption also largely stopped the export of nitrogen fertilizers manufactured in the Persian Gulf and limited access to key fertilizer ingredients.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, Betty stopped and squatted.—
Gabriel Debenedetti,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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People who had more than about 4% of their total activity classified as vigorous had substantially lower risks of developing these conditions compared with people who had no vigorous activity at all.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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Under California law, e-bikes and e-motorcycles are separately classified by motor power, top speed and whether the bike has working pedals.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Teachers, principals and staff had been prepared to walk out for a strike if the deal was not reached.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Is your emergency kit prepared in case of a tornado?—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Kings had their five-game winning streak halted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But Rene faced this uphill climb with the same indomitable spirit that defined her, filling her days with smiles, prayers, good deeds and with adventures, especially after tests offered up hope that the disease had been halted.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 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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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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His passion for off-roading and extreme competition now extends to his two sons, who have caught the Currie racing fervor.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Read the story of the angler who caught 19 pounds of largemouth on one cast.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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Harris organized a meeting at his auto-body shop with Chunky Parker.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Romero Group was organized by Williams in 2017 and had a social media page identifying the company as a construction firm offering commercial and residential development and construction.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Drew up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew%20up. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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