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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
The latter was shipped to the Indianapolis Colts in a deal that brought New York two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, whom the colts drafted in the second round in 2024.
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Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Dubar also backed up Ashton Jeanty for two years; Jeanty finished as the 2024 Heisman Trophy runner-up and was drafted 6th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Schottenheimer had just been elevated to be the team’s new offensive coordinator a few weeks before Smith was drafted.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
Tight end David Njoku has spent his entire career in Cleveland since being drafted 29th overall in 2017.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Marchand was born in Nova Scotia and was drafted by the Boston Bruins in 2006.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Officials from both countries drafted a framework agreement over the weekend that would delay some tariffs and export-control measures and announce progress on fentanyl cooperation, soybean purchases, and TikTok.
—Neil Thomas, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Having been drafted in the first round of last year’s draft and missing the entirety of last season, there was plenty of excitement about JJ McCarthy’s first foray into NFL action.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Trump drafted a 15% tariff agreement with Japan following negotiations with Japanese trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Dubar also backed up Ashton Jeanty for two years; Jeanty finished as the 2024 Heisman Trophy runner-up and was drafted 6th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Schottenheimer had just been elevated to be the team’s new offensive coordinator a few weeks before Smith was drafted.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
Tight end David Njoku has spent his entire career in Cleveland since being drafted 29th overall in 2017.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Marchand was born in Nova Scotia and was drafted by the Boston Bruins in 2006.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Officials from both countries drafted a framework agreement over the weekend that would delay some tariffs and export-control measures and announce progress on fentanyl cooperation, soybean purchases, and TikTok.
—Neil Thomas, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Having been drafted in the first round of last year’s draft and missing the entirety of last season, there was plenty of excitement about JJ McCarthy’s first foray into NFL action.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Trump drafted a 15% tariff agreement with Japan following negotiations with Japanese trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafted
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Auburn's pipeline is filled with plenty of talent waiting to be recruited, and the school has a substantial amount of resources to compete in the modern transfer portal, as well.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was recruited to join the agency over the summer after meeting with FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Nothing could have prepared her for the diagnosis that was yet to come.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
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Western red cedar is a softwood composed of long, thin cells with microstructural dimensions up to seven times smaller than those of bamboo.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Four-time Oscar-nominated Dan Romer composed the score and the film features the first acting role of Femi Koleoso, the drummer and leader of the BRIT Award and Mercury Music Prize winning British jazz group Ezra Collective.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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While the Leafs pumped Hildeby’s tires leading into this season — and it was deserved after a great training camp — his appearance Saturday marked his first in the NHL this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After being trapped inside for two years with Covid shutdowns, everyone was really pumped to get out and do something.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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Showalter, the director of The Idea of You and The Big Sick, co-wrote the film with Chandler Baker.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The duo are known for their directing work, but the opportunity to work as writers on a movie series that was a childhood favorite to them both, and to work with Columbus, who also wrote 1980s classic The Goonies and directed Home Alone, was too good to pass up.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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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 19 Nov. 2025.
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