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as in payload
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the draft of an average-sized oil tanker
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
draft a letter to the local newspaper giving your views on the problem
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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
remember to draft the water from the pool so that we can close it up for the winter
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Recent Examples of draft
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The potential draft strategy for Miami could now immediately shift.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Assuming the Giants plan to draft another receiver in April, that promises to push some players out of the rotation and even off the team.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Philadelphia Phillies had selected Vasil in the Rule 5 draft from the New York Mets in December 2024, then traded him to the Rays later that day for cash considerations.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The potential draft strategy for Miami could now immediately shift.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hobbs, 26, has played five NFL seasons after being drafted by the Raiders.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Assuming the Giants plan to draft another receiver in April, that promises to push some players out of the rotation and even off the team.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
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On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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This test flight also delivered a demonstrator payload for @LockheedMartin.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Twice-daily Capella Moments are mostly age-inclusive—even the sake tasting can be adapted with non-alcoholic beverage sips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Seasonal sips will also be offered, including blood orange peach bellinis, Italian spritzes, and classic mimosas.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Saturday is starting bright and sunny with temperatures expected to top out at 94 degrees with south wind gusts of 5 to 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Expect winds to be southwest around 15 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH and humidity between 15 and 25% in the afternoon.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Brandon Sigaran Cruz was only 9 when his parents brought him and his brother to the United States, far away from the gangs recruiting young boys in the elementary schools of El Salvador.—
Samantha Schmidt,
Washington Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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What the New Study Found A research team led by Daniel Bok of the University of Zagreb, in Croatia, recruited 17 runners to do a series of three workouts.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
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Still, nothing could have prepared us for the 2026 Oscars, where Anne Hathaway joined Wintour on stage to present the awards for achievement in costume design and achievement in makeup and hairstyling.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Taking walks or attending a child’s school function can be reinvigorating for people who get drained from sitting at a desk or looking at a computer screen, supporters say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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At the time, her attorney said the legal battle had become too emotionally and financially draining, while impacting her physical health.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pressures facing the Trona plant have built steadily over years of rising energy prices, increasing regulatory burdens, and growing compliance costs under California’s Cap and Invest program.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Their collaboration helped lift an enormous burden from this young woman.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Staff are happy to offer local recommendations for food, drink, hikes, and more, or to help arrange gear for a beach day or hike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Limit alcohol and drinks high in sugar or caffeine, which can accelerate dehydration.—
Hannah Dreyfus,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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