1
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
he drew up his horse outside the tavern
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2
as in to classify
to put into a particular arrangement
drew up the troops into a line along the ridge
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3
as in to prepare
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 draw up
Josef began drawing up plans to build his extended cellar around 1981 or 1982.
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Jessica Sager, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Zelenskyy — a former television comedy actor — has in response offered to stand down if Ukraine is allowed to join NATO and a peace accord drawn up.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
While a final policy is still being drawn up, the younger Steinbrenner made clear that some beards will soon be allowed inside the Yankees clubhouse.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
Unlike the single-state USSR largely led centrally by Moscow, the EU constitutes a supranational entity consisting of independent nations that adhere to a common set of laws drawn up and approved by participating representatives of member states.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Sager, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Zelenskyy — a former television comedy actor — has in response offered to stand down if Ukraine is allowed to join NATO and a peace accord drawn up.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
While a final policy is still being drawn up, the younger Steinbrenner made clear that some beards will soon be allowed inside the Yankees clubhouse.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
Unlike the single-state USSR largely led centrally by Moscow, the EU constitutes a supranational entity consisting of independent nations that adhere to a common set of laws drawn up and approved by participating representatives of member states.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw up
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Training a guide dog in the UK usually takes around two years, during which the dogs learn multiple skills, like avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs, navigating complex environments, and responding to emergency scenarios.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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Here are 3 reasons why leaders – political as well as corporate – should stop talking about themselves and others as players in a game.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In order to be classified as gin, the spirit’s most prominent flavor must be piney, cool juniper.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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He’s produced a number of hip-hop tunes, and Billboard often classifies his work as rap.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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What was the process like in terms of preparing for that role?—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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White Castle took many pains to be productive, like making its burgers square to maximize the number of burgers that could fit on a grill, and limiting its menu to only a few items, which streamlined the process of preparing, cooking and serving food.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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Judge Boasberg temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the law on Sunday, halting deportations for at least 14 days and directed that flights already in the air be turned around.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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In other January texts, the mayor told political allies the city was undergoing a new Reconstruction era, an allusion to the period of rapid but ultimately halted Black advancement after the Civil War.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Every morning, the monks gathered there, arranging themselves on the long stone benches, to discuss the matters of the day.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The institute once arranged for a Purim care package to be airdropped to a Jewish Coast Guard member 700 miles off the coast of Alaska, for example.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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The two-tone Schiaparelli gown is composed of a white maxi dress with sculptural halter straps that accentuate its deep V neckline and a dark blue raw denim corset.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Anadol’s ‘Living Architecture’ installation is accompanied by a custom soundscape composed by Anadol’s longtime collaborator, Kerim Karaoglu which integrates sound recordings made in the museum and enhances the sensory immersion of the installation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Gordon did score Newcastle’s second goal that night, when Quansah’s lack of familiarity with the role caught him out.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Pursue in order to catch.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Incorporating a set of packing cubes can encourage you to pare down and organize your clothing based on the type of clothes or the day.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Amazon sales rose nearly 6% during an eight-day boycott organized by an activist group, challenging the effectiveness of consumer activism against the retail giant.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Draw up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20up. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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