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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
Watson and Doubs were both drafted in 2022.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Which is true, but Mahomes was still the product of evaluation and development — a three-star high school athlete who was not even the first QB drafted that year.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabers in the 2007 National Hockey League Entry Draft and played in 149 NHL games and 364 American Hockey League games.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
But a new bill, drafted by the metal shredding industry and facing an imminent vote in the California Assembly, would gut oversight of these dangerous facilities and lead to more toxic pollution in West Oakland and across California.
—Brian Beveridge, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Strange, who was signed to the active roster, now has the opportunity to beat out Kion Smith for the chance to start in Sunday’s Week 2 divisional showdown against the New England Patriots, the very team that drafted him in the first round in 2022.
—Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Bill 2331/22, as drafted by congressional representative Jandira Feghali, establishes that streaming services will have to pay a 6% Condecine tax on their gross revenues in Brazil.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson wants the inquiry to remain with the House Oversight Committee and has drafted a resolution directing the panel to publicly release its findings when ready.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The Bills drafted him in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, after a senior season in which Shakir had 77 receptions for 1,117 yards and seven TDs.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Which is true, but Mahomes was still the product of evaluation and development — a three-star high school athlete who was not even the first QB drafted that year.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabers in the 2007 National Hockey League Entry Draft and played in 149 NHL games and 364 American Hockey League games.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
But a new bill, drafted by the metal shredding industry and facing an imminent vote in the California Assembly, would gut oversight of these dangerous facilities and lead to more toxic pollution in West Oakland and across California.
—Brian Beveridge, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Strange, who was signed to the active roster, now has the opportunity to beat out Kion Smith for the chance to start in Sunday’s Week 2 divisional showdown against the New England Patriots, the very team that drafted him in the first round in 2022.
—Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Bill 2331/22, as drafted by congressional representative Jandira Feghali, establishes that streaming services will have to pay a 6% Condecine tax on their gross revenues in Brazil.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson wants the inquiry to remain with the House Oversight Committee and has drafted a resolution directing the panel to publicly release its findings when ready.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The Bills drafted him in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, after a senior season in which Shakir had 77 receptions for 1,117 yards and seven TDs.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafted
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The Poquianchis recruited young girls from nearby towns and farms, deceiving families with false promises of work or abducting girls when alone.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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His commitment to staying clean has always impressed Jimmy Fallon, who once headlined his own Clean Cut Comedy Tour before taking over The Tonight Show, and recruited Bargatze to join him.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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As the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) pressed ahead with its assault on Gaza City, the Israeli Air Force prepared for what would be the first-ever Israeli strike on a Gulf Arab nation.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the Nepali population prepared for a possible nationwide internet blackout following the social media ban, users began recommending Bitchat across platforms like Reddit.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Whatever drama Wednesday’s game might have held was mostly drained away by the end of the second inning.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Once drained, cut into 1-inch cubes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The rover’s science instruments found that the formation’s sedimentary rocks are composed of clay and silt, which, on Earth, are excellent preservers of past microbial life.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nine Inch Nails composed the soundtrack.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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So what gets Aaliyah pumped for a runway?—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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Or you might be pumped about how to handle your money.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lawmakers are public servants, not reluctant volunteers conscripted into duty.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Originally used to transport onions and other goods, the Medina was conscripted to assist America’s World War II efforts.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Day-Lewis wrote the script alongside his son.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jess, a producer on the show and also a knitter, wrote a paragraphs-long comment addressing people’s criticism of the vid.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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This new trailer gives a sense of the franchise's history, opening with footage of the young Kevin Flynn playing the 1982 version of TRON at his arcade before being sucked into the game world's grid.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Think about the inflationary era of 2022 — prices were high and rising faster than most Americans had ever experienced, which, to borrow a technical term, sucked.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Drafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafted. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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