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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
Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Montgomery, who no longer wanted to play behind Gibbs, was sent to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth- and seventh-round draft picks.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Will the 49ers draft wide receiver KC (Concepcion)?
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The 2021 Georgia football team ranks as one of the most talent-rich programs in history with an NFL-record 15 players selected in the 2022 draft.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Montgomery, who no longer wanted to play behind Gibbs, was sent to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth- and seventh-round draft picks.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ducks backup Ville Husso got the call against the club that drafted and developed him, making 32 of 35 saves in a noble showing.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Will the 49ers draft wide receiver KC (Concepcion)?
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
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The combination of these markings is not commonly seen on standard JDAM configurations, raising questions about the specific type of payload or configuration being carried.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now, nearly 7 full years later, there are over 17,000 active and defunct satellite payloads in orbit, with approximately 100 times as many satellites proposed in the coming years.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Mar. 2026
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Stroll through the Norton Museum of Art or the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, browse chic boutiques, or sip cocktails at waterfront spots.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The event’s biggest festivity — the Grand Tasting — takes place on Saturday night with sips of more than 100 wines and a few craft beer and cocktail offerings, paired with light bites from Charlotte-area restaurants.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Then-current neoclassicism is evident in bright scorings — for double winds and brass, strings and timpani — and patches of contrapuntal business.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even Self noted in his postgame radio interview that Saturday was the version of Peterson that KU recruited.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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While working as a shopgirl, the young Evelyn is recruited as a studio model and soon catches the eye of the preeminent artists of the age.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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After a flight failure in March 2025, the German firm, Isar Aerospace, is preparing for its second Spectrum launch, currently scheduled for no earlier than March 19, 2026, from Andøya, Norway.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kim’s fresh push to be recognized as a nuclear state comes as the US president prepares a visit to the region in coming weeks that will include a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.—
Soo-hyang Choi,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Use your hands to agitate the greens (this will dislodge any stubborn bits of grit or dirt), then drain and spin dry.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Improper Amount of Water Dogwoods prefer well-draining soil, and excessive watering can affect the number of flowers (and leaves) on the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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At 28, Fritz is no stranger to physical setbacks or the burden of carrying the American flag in men’s tennis.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s economic measures, including utility subsidies, helped ease the cost of living burden on households, and food inflation slowed due in part to comparison with a year earlier, when those costs spiked.—
Erica Yokoyama,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Blue Bottle offers customers specialty coffee options, including a sweet and creamy New Orleans-style coffee, as well as espresso drinks and cold brew.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Our favorite finds include a set of chaise lounge chairs under $200, a compact bistro dining set available in spring-ready shades like pastel pink and eggshell blue, and a $30 side table that offers extra room for snacks and drinks.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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