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
In the 1990s, Cisco drew up a similar proposal.
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Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Executives drew up projections for what that would mean.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 May 2026
The architect who drew up the cabin’s blueprints worked under a contract, like Davis.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
With 45 seconds left in the fourth and the score all even at 103, Bickerstaff drew up an isolation for Cunningham after a timeout.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Sengun’s attempt at a game-winner when he got stood up by Jaxson Hayes on a turnaround baseline floater wasn’t the play the Rockets drew up, Udoka said.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The companies, working with Oz Architecture, drew up plans for a 17-story tower with about 400 units.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Behind the scenes, her military reportedly drew up plans to blow up airfields in the event of an American invasion.
—Nikhil Kumar, Time, 15 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
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Executives drew up projections for what that would mean.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 May 2026
The architect who drew up the cabin’s blueprints worked under a contract, like Davis.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
With 45 seconds left in the fourth and the score all even at 103, Bickerstaff drew up an isolation for Cunningham after a timeout.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Sengun’s attempt at a game-winner when he got stood up by Jaxson Hayes on a turnaround baseline floater wasn’t the play the Rockets drew up, Udoka said.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The companies, working with Oz Architecture, drew up plans for a 17-story tower with about 400 units.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Behind the scenes, her military reportedly drew up plans to blow up airfields in the event of an American invasion.
—Nikhil Kumar, Time, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew up
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Not that long after, a guard near the New York Stock Exchange stopped me.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Stosic delivered one giant hammer fist to Hardy’s jaw and the referee came in and stopped the bout.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Chlorine gas is poisonous and classified as a pulmonary irritant that has a distinct odor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Interestingly, depending on the data provider, the stock is often classified as either an industrial or a technology/software company.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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And in-room, a Thuoc Nam (traditional Southern Vietnamese herbal medicine) herbal bath or sleep tea prepared from folk remedies to finish the night off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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As Sacramento prepared for Election Day, voters had already begun Monday to return ballots at early voting and vote-by-mail ballot drop-off locations, such as the California Museum in downtown Sacramento.—
Velvet Wu
June 1,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The country’s growth outlook has darkened due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has effectively halted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up energy and commodities prices globally.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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The World Health Organization halted its trial of hydroxychloroquine after a large, randomized study conducted in the United Kingdom found the drug lacked any apparent effect on mortality when treating COVID-19.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Decisions also have to be made quickly, and the logistics for sending power from one company have to be arranged before the blackout begins.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Over email, van der Sloot arranged to provide the Holloway family with information about Natalee in exchange for $250,000.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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These medium candles come in a frosted jar with fragrances composed of essential oils.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Power comes on smoothly, highway passing feels confident and the Outback remains composed whether climbing grades or navigating city traffic.—
Tim Jackson,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Marcus Ingvartsen has become one of the league’s most efficient finishers, Anders Dreyer remains the club’s creative pulse and Mikey Varas’ team still plays with the possession-heavy ambition that caught everyone by surprise in its inaugural season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Tomato plants can make a healthy recovery and return to normal from curling leaves, especially if it’s caught early and adjustments are made.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Saturday’s protest was organized by groups such as San Jose Against War, the Democratic Socialists of America, Community Service Organization San Jose, and the Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy & Services.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Whoever organized this screening was smart enough to keep the aftermath out of the paper.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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“Drew up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drew%20up. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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