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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
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
At this time, the draft U.N. principles released in April 2025 do not directly address the opposing concepts of access and protection.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, Space.com, 20 June 2025
James Powel, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Aid workers said different departments frantically drafted their own lists of awards to keep or restore, but no one seemed to be looking at the big picture.
—Amy Schoenfeld Walker, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Noun
Still in the works, Nick says, are two sit-down restaurants where shoppers will be able to order Mediterranean and American food and wash it down with draft beer.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
At this time, the draft U.N. principles released in April 2025 do not directly address the opposing concepts of access and protection.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, Space.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
All of those who have registered with the Selective Service are presumed to be eligible to be drafted.
—James Powel, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Aid workers said different departments frantically drafted their own lists of awards to keep or restore, but no one seemed to be looking at the big picture.
—Amy Schoenfeld Walker, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
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Adding it up Cruz's section of the Senate reconciliation bill calls for the FAA to charge commercial space companies per pound of payload mass, beginning with 25 cents per pound in 2026 and increasing to $1.50 per pound in 2033.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2025
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One Soviet submarine commander sent out into the Atlantic wrongly thought himself under depth charge attack and had to be persuaded not to fire his nuclear payload before getting hit.—
Marc Champion,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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With real ingredients and vibrant blends, your signature sip is just one pour away.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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What is the computer going to do on Crete, sip cocktails?—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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The storm's combination of wet snow and gusty winds could make hiking in the backcountry dangerous.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Little wind in the area indicates that the fire primarily grew from terrain, local station KCRA-TV reported.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Among them was a marathon sectional championship game against Lincoln-Way Central and Florida State recruit Lisabella Dimitrijevic.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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The filmmaker hatched the idea after reading an article about gay rehabilitation centers and recruited Brian Wayne Peterson to write the script.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2025
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So, the National Weather Service has been working closely with FIFA’s safety and security chief to develop plans for all 11 U.S. cities preparing to host World Cup games next year.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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This area is fairly rugged, so be prepared for a hike and wear appropriate clothing and shoes.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Why Culture Matters Toxic culture can drain performance, producing distrust, low creativity and high turnover.—
Chris Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The funds were drained from platform wallets into addresses bearing anti-government messages explicitly referencing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, pointing to a politically motivated cyberattack, Elliptic said.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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President Donald Trump has indicated states should carry more of the burden, relieving the backlogged Federal Emergency Management Agency.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2025
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This additional step would be a burden not only on families but on the IRS, which has been the subject of severe staff cuts by the Trump administration.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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This makes enough green tomato water for about 6 cocktails Serving Suggestion To mix one drink: Fill a glass with ice.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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In the meantime, while her rivals for spots on Team USA are training on the push track in Lake Placid’s ice house, Jones is 1,600 miles away in Baton Rouge, where the only available ice comes in drinks and plastic bags.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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