DRAW UP Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

draw up

verb

Definition of draw up

as in to stop

to bring (something) to a standstill he drew up his horse outside the tavern

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to classify

to put into a particular arrangement drew up the troops into a line along the ridge

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of draw up It's also been two months since a memorandum of understanding to end it was drawn up with Tehran. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026 Gajdusek eventually drew up a list of eight students, and then decided on the youngest child, a twelve-year-old boy. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The school’s leadership quickly agreed the bulk of the Snap windfall would go into the endowment and a dedicated pool was drawn up to fund retention bonuses for teachers. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 The county would then get a contract drawn up, and the contract would be reviewed before both parties sign. — Idaho Statesman, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for draw up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw up

Verb

And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
His government has implemented policies that slow energy permitting and development, canceled billions in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects and spent nearly $4 billion to buy back leases to stop offshore wind projects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of stop

Verb

Back then, Pluto was classified as a full planet, but the discovery of 1992 QB-1, as well as Kuiper Belt objects even larger than Pluto found later, raised questions about Pluto's status.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In some cases, LinkedIn says views of content classified as AI spam have decreased by as much as 40 percent.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of classify

Verb

The e-commerce giant is preparing to launch its Prime Air service in Tracy as part of a broader expansion effort that will bring delivery drones to 500 cities and towns by the end of the year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Many of the dozens missing in its environs were foreign nationals, chiefly Indian or Indian-origin pilgrims who were returning from, or preparing to make, the journey further into Tibet to Mount Kailash, a holy site for Hindus and Buddhists.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of prepare

Verb

Trade groups representing cities, counties and businesses argued the first provision would give tribes power to delay or halt projects, including those that had already been reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
But the index has stayed within 2% of the peak, the pullbacks so far halting a handful of points above what had been the top of the former multi-month range.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

Still, each guest enjoys their secluded villa, private spa time, and a personal guide to arrange hiking and water excursions like snorkeling and surfing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Tafoya arranged for five blank checks paid as bribes by a marijuana firm to be cashed with the help of his brother and passed one $10,000 check on to marketer Chavez, according to the plea agreement.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrange

Verb

Salas, 20, should soon become the youngest player to catch a big-league game since Ivan Rodriguez debuted with the Texas Rangers in 1991.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Fortunately, one of the most sensitive detectors ever constructed was buried there to catch that fleeting glow and record the neutrinos’ ghostly presence.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of catch

Verb

The defense was organized and rebounded well from some early breakdowns on stretch running plays, and Petrino’s offense doesn’t look like the mess Freddie Kitchens’ group was last year.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
In the Philippines, many time zones away from these major tournaments, fans organize watch parties for matches that often start after midnight.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of organize

Browse Nearby Words

draws up

draw up

dray

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Draw up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20up. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of draw up

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes