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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
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The three men already had a rapport after Oberhelman helped to spearhead the Houston Astros’ selection of Chayce McDermott during the previous season’s draft.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
And then the team drafted Tyler Shough but will use him as a backup for Spencer Rattler.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Eldridge, 20, was the Giants' first-round pick in the 2023 draft.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The three men already had a rapport after Oberhelman helped to spearhead the Houston Astros’ selection of Chayce McDermott during the previous season’s draft.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
All Emmitt Finnie has done is impress at every Red Wings prospect event since he was drafted.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
And then the team drafted Tyler Shough but will use him as a backup for Spencer Rattler.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
Noun
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Flight 10 went well; Starship notched all of its main mission milestones, including its first-ever payload deployment in space (eight dummy versions of SpaceX's Starlink broadband satellites).—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Falcon 9 can loft heavier payloads than the old version of the Antares rocket, allowing NASA to take full advantage of the additional volume on the Cygnus XL.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Upgrade your coffee order and stand still to savor the first sip.—
Janine MacLachlan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And brands weren't just focused on the future of the product; some were happy to share secrets for enjoying a nice refreshing sip in the moment.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University (CSU) echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Looking at individual share moves, wind energy developer Orsted shares fell more than 1% after the company revealed efforts to clinch new capital at a deep discount.—
Ryan Browne,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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But the state is working ahead to recruit more teachers as more families enroll in the program.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Officials said colleges should use their own resources to recruit high school students from underrepresented backgrounds, rather than relying on federal funding to do so.—
Silas Allen
September 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Sep. 2025
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The San Diego State football team, idle over the weekend, has had two weeks to prepare for this weekend’s nonconference game against Cal.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Or preparing their kid for what is next in life.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Add to this poor emotional literacy, a lack of transparency, back-to-back meetings and the energy-draining complexity of navigating competing priorities.—
Sandro da Silva,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Reopening is dependent on how well the area drains.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The stress of finding housing, steady work, and a supportive environment can be overwhelming, especially when paired with the burden of rebuilding trust.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The new third line can ease the burden Coach Craig Berube has high hopes for newcomer Nicolas Roy as his 3C, and that’s with good reason.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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While the Vacation partnership runs through September, the bar program leans into these ever-changing temperatures with strategic year-round summer drinks like the Easy Breezy—Ford's Gin, Pisco, white grape, passion fruit and cucumber—vacation insurance in liquid form.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beet juice has gained popularity among athletes as an antioxidant-rich pre-workout drink.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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