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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
Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Miami, with 11 picks in next week’s draft, will likely find another linebacker among those selections.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
There is plenty of uncertainty while drafting late in the first round, as the Chargers did last season, and Hortiz acknowledged the need to be ready with a number of options.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Sparks expected their top WNBA draft pick, Ta’Niya Latson, to be selected earlier than their slot.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Miami, with 11 picks in next week’s draft, will likely find another linebacker among those selections.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
But when considering McCoy is coming off a torn ACL suffered in January 2025, any team drafting him in the first round has to be willing to be patient in year one.
—Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
There is plenty of uncertainty while drafting late in the first round, as the Chargers did last season, and Hortiz acknowledged the need to be ready with a number of options.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
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This was the 22nd flight for the first-stage booster, but had no recovery because of extra power needed to get the payload to its destination.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Blue Origin confirmed New Glenn’s upper stage missed its aim and released its payload, a cellular broadband communications satellite for AST SpaceMobile, into an inaccurate orbit.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2026
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Here, the lavender is the house specialty, but the lemon (just lemon juice, no sugar and fantastic) was my favorite of the breakfasty sips.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Report it immediately and be prepared for every move, every smile, every sip of a drink, to be examined for signs that this was, if not consensual, somehow deserved — a gray area of shared responsibility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The flags stood straight out in the stiff wind.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Damaging winds over 60mph will be the biggest threat.—
Mary Ours,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Mendoza had a remarkable journey, not thought of as a top quarterback prospect when he was recruited out of high school.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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The administration has also used social media to recruit applicants.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s a gentle way of saying that those institutions must be prepared, at times, to coerce.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Your 12th House of Silence hosts ambitious Mars, who’s cheering on Pluto in your 10th House of Audiences, turning private prep into public credibility without draining you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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This elegant plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring minimal care.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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If that’s true, the entire psychological burden of the piece has been distilled into that one strained digit.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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These parasites reveal what sanitation, disease burden, and population health were really like in this region of the Roman Empire, known for its ingenuity and innovation, but sometimes, public health might not be up to par.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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That means fewer meals before the game, fewer drinks after, and fewer visits to local shops and cafes.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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This sturdy, durable iron coffee table provides a convenient spot for you and your guests to set drinks and snacks.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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