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as in recruiting
to pick especially for required military service
my grandfather was drafted to fight in a war that he opposed
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as in preparing
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 pumping
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 drafting
But why does anyone think drafting Darryn Peterson would change everything—or anything?
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Pro clubs have also gone through the first wave of free agency, and aside from quarterback Malik Willis, the Dolphins haven’t signed any player of the caliber to deter them from drafting at any other position.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Iran appeared to tighten its grip on the strait on Thursday, when its media reported that the government is drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor traffic.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
So drafting a receiver is on the mind of Canales, at least.
—Alex Zietlow
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Stocks had opened lower Thursday but regained ground after reports from Iran’s semi-official news agencies that Iran and Oman are drafting a protocol to facilitate traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The notion of drafting Simpson with the 11th pick is unfathomable.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
But if the Cowboys don’t find a tango partner, drafting Parker makes some sense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
However, students frequently continued drafting independently after generating initial ideas.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Pro clubs have also gone through the first wave of free agency, and aside from quarterback Malik Willis, the Dolphins haven’t signed any player of the caliber to deter them from drafting at any other position.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Iran appeared to tighten its grip on the strait on Thursday, when its media reported that the government is drafting a protocol with Oman to monitor traffic.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
So drafting a receiver is on the mind of Canales, at least.
—Alex Zietlow
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Stocks had opened lower Thursday but regained ground after reports from Iran’s semi-official news agencies that Iran and Oman are drafting a protocol to facilitate traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The notion of drafting Simpson with the 11th pick is unfathomable.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
But if the Cowboys don’t find a tango partner, drafting Parker makes some sense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
However, students frequently continued drafting independently after generating initial ideas.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafting
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The process for starting a local LifeWise includes steps like gathering signatures from the community, forming a steering committee, requesting the local school district’s approval and ultimately recruiting and training a local team to facilitate it, according to the organization’s website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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If re-elected, Bolin plans to focus on recruiting and retaining high-quality educators, maintaining a strong financial position and ensuring every student, staff and family feels a sense of belonging within the school’s buildings.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, the company was preparing to release its GPT-4 Turbo model.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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South Africa is preparing the most sweeping overhaul of its migration laws in three decades in a bid to attract skilled migrants as part of efforts to boost moribund growth in Africa’s biggest economy.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dinner is focused around a large wood burning oven, putting out deliciously charred meats and veggies, and there’s a vibrant after-work drinks scene that always has this place pumping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Two days after that, the agency greenlit Kaskida, a new five-billion-dollar ultra-deep drilling project southwest of New Orleans, which could start pumping eighty thousand barrels of oil a day as early as 2029.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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For the film’s score, Hardcastle reached out to Nathan Williams, the main singer-songwriter of the indie rock band Wavves, along with his producer Aaron Rubin, and the two worked on composing a soundtrack filled with stirring strings and harsh metallic screeches.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Musical duo Ajay–Atul are composing the score, while cinematographer Santosh Sivan is handling the visuals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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No jumping back into draining obligations.—
Tiffany Aliche,
SELF,
30 Mar. 2026
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When correctly implemented, first-time business owners can avoid many of the common time-draining processes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dorfman found the Public Defender’s Office in contempt of court 26 times, levying a fine of $1,000 each time.—
Annie Vainshtein,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Mar. 2026
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Alex Brandon-Pool | Getty Images News Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Lina is writing a book using the technique; Lyons told me it will likely be published this summer.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Dixon, content creator and home DIY expert behind Alexander Renee Design, says that the process is straightforward, and should start with emptying your fridge of items past their prime.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Heat waved the white flag midway through the fourth quarter, emptying its bench.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Drafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafting. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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