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noun

ˈdraft How to pronounce draft (audio)
Definition of draftnext
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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 sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time took a long draft of the beer before putting his mug down

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as in wind
noticeable movement of air in a particular direction do you feel a draft from beneath the door?

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draft

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verb

1
as in to recruit
to pick especially for required military service my grandfather was drafted to fight in a war that he opposed

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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
Noun
The opportunity followed an April trade that sent Reese from Chicago to Atlanta for two first-round draft picks, with the Dream also receiving a future second-round pick swap. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Burton, a 5-foot-9 guard, was the third overall pick in the 2025 expansion draft. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
After starring for the Golden Hurricane as a player, Pore was drafted by the Kansas City Wizards in 2005. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026 According to the candidate, a new constitution would be drafted by a Congress dominated by a far-right majority. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for draft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
  1. payload
  2. sip
  3. wind
  4. recruit
  5. prepare
  6. drain
  7. burden
  8. drink
Noun
  • The payloads on the Transporter-18 Varda craft ranged from pharmaceuticals to demo navigation systems to exterior thermal-protection materials.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Designed for high payload capacity and cost efficiency, Nebula-2 can support a wide range of space missions.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • Every meal and every sip is a small vote for which microbes get to flourish, and that daily tally may be shaping far more than your next dental checkup.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The mouthfeel is full bodied, and the finish is loaded with refreshing acidity that invites you in for another sip.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sip
Noun
  • At the center of the sprawling property is a 10,500-square-foot residence, accessible via a mile-long drive that winds through forest and across a curved stone bridge.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The good news is that the winds are expected to lay down after dark.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of wind
Verb
  • Even recruiting sites have a broad range, from around $50,000 to above $200,000.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Stark was under a producing deal with Universal Television in 2011 when he was recruited by Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum and Roma Khanna to relaunch MGM Television following the studio’s 2010 bankruptcy.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of recruit
Verb
  • Commercial incentives persist Koh said shipping companies around the world have continued looking for opportunities to navigate the Strait since the conflict erupted, with some operators prepared to accept higher risks and costs.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The creative team is currently developing the treatment and preparing to engage potential partners about the longer version.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • Flash flooding is of greatest concern in the Jonas Ridge, Ginger Cake Acres and Pisgah National Forest areas, along with streams and waterways that drain toward Lake James, Burke County officials said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • On the ground floor, outside the main building, a humanoid was flat on its back after draining its battery during a demo.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of drain
Noun
  • And the global threats to health risk amplifying existing inequalities, with the greatest burden falling on the most vulnerable communities.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
  • But carrying that burden forward with nothing more than hope to balance it, passing it on to future generations, explaining it to strangers, is too much.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of burden
Noun
  • Servers take orders for espresso drinks and hot made-to-order dishes like fresh omelettes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • This spirit makes drinks that pair perfectly with the season as the leaves fall and the sweaters come out of the back of the closet.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
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