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noun

ˈdraft How to pronounce draft (audio)
Definition of draftnext
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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 sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time took a long draft of the beer before putting his mug down

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as in wind
noticeable movement of air in a particular direction do you feel a draft from beneath the door?

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draft

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verb

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as in to recruit
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 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
Noun
The Padres have won too many games each of the past six seasons to land a top-end draft slot, picking in the 20s. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Players could challenge free agency restrictions, the draft and other restraints on trade. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Verb
The president has elevated MAGA-friendly election deniers into the federal government, sicced the Justice Department on his political enemies, and drafted multiple agencies into his relentless hunt to substantiate his broad claims of voter fraud. — Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 After the independence resolution was proposed, in June 1776, Congress appointed the Committee of Five (John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston and Roger Sherman) to draft the Declaration. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for draft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
  1. payload
  2. sip
  3. wind
  4. recruit
  5. prepare
  6. drain
  7. burden
  8. drink
Noun
  • Like, the idea that like people in the cab actually affect payload, like there’s going to be a lot of old boys that don’t really heed that.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026
  • The model’s maximum payload is 18,600 kilograms and is designed for cargo operations north of 2,400 nautical miles (2,760 miles).
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
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  • The house old-fashioned can be made with bourbon or gin and is a much slower sip.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of sip
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  • But today, the winds are weaker, meaning the pollution carried by the air isn’t being dispersed.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Like Guam, Saipan and Tinian could experience Category 1 winds of more than 74 mph, the weather service said.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of wind
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  • At that point, college programs weren’t lining up to recruit a 187-pound pass rusher who hadn’t played a down of high school football.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • There is a warning in all of this for the companies working hardest to recruit and retain young Black talent.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of recruit
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  • Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • Conwell drained a three on his first shot but then missed six in a row, before hitting another three late in the third quarter.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • The promotion dropped on Monday, June 29 and almost immediately, the original $150,000 budget allocated to the promotion was drained —covering some 25,000 pulls.
    — Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of drain
Noun
  • The fundraiser says Dileo, a single father, is now facing the financial burden of bringing his son home to Florida, in addition to funeral, burial and other unexpected expenses.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Washington has been pressing allies to shoulder more of the spending burden.
    — Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of burden
Noun
  • Sugary drinks, greasy grill residue, dropped crumbs and overflowing trash are all fair game.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The tiki drinks, delivered both poolside and beachside, were fruity and strong but well balanced.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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