1
as in recruited
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 prepared
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 drained
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 drafted
But where and if you get drafted — that only gets you so far.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
The Chiefs drafted Rice in 2023.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The Boturini has roughly the same origin story as its brother, though historical consensus suggests it was drafted a little later—between 1530-1541.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Webb is familiar with the Giants, in particular, because he was drafted by the club in the third round of the 2017 draft.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2003 and played more than 271 NFL games in his career -- more than any other tight end.
—Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Proprietor Malik Nimmo had long wanted to open a coffee shop, and even had a business plan drafted.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Twelve of 14 playoff teams have starting QBs who were drafted in the first round and one in second.
—Greg Cote
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Reggie Miller was drafted by the Pacers with the 11th overall pick in 1987, putting the Pacers back on the NBA map.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
The Chiefs drafted Rice in 2023.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The Boturini has roughly the same origin story as its brother, though historical consensus suggests it was drafted a little later—between 1530-1541.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Webb is familiar with the Giants, in particular, because he was drafted by the club in the third round of the 2017 draft.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2003 and played more than 271 NFL games in his career -- more than any other tight end.
—Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Proprietor Malik Nimmo had long wanted to open a coffee shop, and even had a business plan drafted.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Twelve of 14 playoff teams have starting QBs who were drafted in the first round and one in second.
—Greg Cote
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Reggie Miller was drafted by the Pacers with the 11th overall pick in 1987, putting the Pacers back on the NBA map.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafted
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Upon arrival, officers found the injured man and woman, and the officers applied a tourniquet and recruited help from emergency medical personnel, per the release from PPB.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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To help fill the gap, the research team relied on data from 27,670 adults in Sweden recruited to provide dietary data between 1991 and 1996.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the final week, the crew worked nonstop for sixty hours in a heat wave that parched energy and drained our bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The brain is composed mainly of fat, including omega-3 fatty acids and cholesterol, which are essential for maintaining brain cell structure and function.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Produced by Cate Le Bon and composed by the band inside studios owned by Jeff Tweedy and Gilla Band, Secret Love would be a return to form, but Dry Cleaning never fell out of shape in the first place.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During the 2022 midterm elections, Arabella network pumped over $62 million into groups focused on registering, engaging, and mobilizing voters, largely from demographics that have historically favored the Democratic Party.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Jan. 2026
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All that money that comes to us, most of it gets pumped right back into the local community, through our employees’ salaries and benefits.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement On any one of those issues alone, Mamdani’s campaign could have been in a free fall if not conscripted to a quick and public immolation.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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For the Chapter 02 womenswear and menswear ranges, the brand conscripted Dutch-Indonesian artist Miko Veldkamp.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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According to the docuseries, Woroniecki's wife, Rachel, allegedly wrote a letter to Andrea during this time.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of the dogs had pressure sores on all of its limbs, indicating inactivity, the detective wrote.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Drawing from that inspiration, Corbett tapped into his own vast Rolodex in the hockey world and got in touch with a couple of people who are on the HHOF committee, both of whom were sympathetic to his cause.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Timberland has tapped Horween for extra-premium Premium Waterproof Boots.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Drafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafted. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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