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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
John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The Falcons decided to use their limited salary-cap space and draft picks for priorities other than the pass rush, which set a franchise record with 56 sacks in 2025.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2026
Jacob Gonzalez was drafted out of Mississippi as a shortstop and got most of his starts at short this year at Triple-A Charlotte.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Noun
Las Vegas in turn has reached an agreement to trade Knight to Detroit for the team’s first-round pick in the draft next week, the person added.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The Falcons decided to use their limited salary-cap space and draft picks for priorities other than the pass rush, which set a franchise record with 56 sacks in 2025.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Verb
That allowed Las Vegas to draft former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who led the Hoosiers to a historic undefeated season and national championship this past year.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 June 2026
Jacob Gonzalez was drafted out of Mississippi as a shortstop and got most of his starts at short this year at Triple-A Charlotte.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
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Carrying modular payloads Each kit includes the R80D SkyRaider drone carrying a selection of chemical, biological, and radiological detection payloads.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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From fluffy pies and make-ahead cheesecake bars to standout pork dishes and alcohol-free sips, BHG readers can't get enough of these citrusy dishes.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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More sips allow some sherry influence to rise up, and one can’t help but wonder about the exact cask pedigree used to finish that 4 year-old Jim Beam portion.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Strong winds blew part of the roof off an apartment building in the Chicago area, forcing residents to leave, according to NBC 5 Chicago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Stay away from windows as flying debris generated by damaging winds can be deadly.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Likewise, Tri-City has already begun using its powers as a public health care district to recruit additional obstetricians to the area.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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In August 1953, after sponsoring internal destabilization campaigns, the CIA and MI6 recruited a group of army officers to bring down Mossadegh.—
Andrew Arsan,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Jolie’s design-forward space has pops of pink and mint green, a wraparound bar, and an open kitchen where the four-course tasting menu is prepared.—
Dyana Lederman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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If anything, you’re getting called out for committing to people, places and things that have been low-key draining you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Just be sure to plant it in well-draining loamy or sandy soil in a location that receives 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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However, England and Spain face a much heavier burden.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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And because daraxonrasib is a pill, patients are spared the burden of going to a facility and being tethered to an IV pump.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The bar offers wall-to-wall TVs, food, drinks and game day specials.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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