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
Through a complaint drafted by Gary DeVito and other attorneys from Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer Toddy, Bohm accuses them of fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty and related claims.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Now McGonigle becomes the first player drafted in the Harris era to sign a long-term extension.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The Tigers drafted McGonigle in the first round (37th overall pick) of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
During his first year at the University of Florida, after the Allied force’s D-Day invasion of Normandy in late 1944, he was drafted to serve in World War II after the Battle of the Bulge.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
However, after Fernando Mendoza, who is expected to be drafted by the Raiders with the first overall pick, there is no consensus on which quarterback will be drafted in the first round this year.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Robinson was drafted into the Army in 1942.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Two bills discussed in a Minnesota Senate committee on Wednesday were drafted prior to the ruling, which does not immediately strike down Minnesota's law.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
His articles note they were drafted by Winsted consumer advocate and former presidential candidate Ralph Nader and constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Now McGonigle becomes the first player drafted in the Harris era to sign a long-term extension.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The Tigers drafted McGonigle in the first round (37th overall pick) of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
During his first year at the University of Florida, after the Allied force’s D-Day invasion of Normandy in late 1944, he was drafted to serve in World War II after the Battle of the Bulge.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
However, after Fernando Mendoza, who is expected to be drafted by the Raiders with the first overall pick, there is no consensus on which quarterback will be drafted in the first round this year.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Robinson was drafted into the Army in 1942.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Two bills discussed in a Minnesota Senate committee on Wednesday were drafted prior to the ruling, which does not immediately strike down Minnesota's law.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
His articles note they were drafted by Winsted consumer advocate and former presidential candidate Ralph Nader and constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafted
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Director Nick Castle’s 1984 sci-fi adventure of a trailer park kid recruited to join an interstellar war against Xur and the ruthless Ko-Dan Armada is still a fantastic flick over 40 years after its original theatrical release.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Combs had been one of two portfolio managers recruited by Warren Buffett to help oversee the conglomerate’s equity holdings.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Teachers, principals and staff had been prepared to walk out for a strike if the deal was not reached.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Is your emergency kit prepared in case of a tornado?—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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His EcoFlow house battery eventually drained as well, bringing the vehicle to a complete 0% state of charge.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Kennard drained all five of his three-point attempts, including three in the fourth quarter.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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The perfect watering schedule depends on the time of year, your local climate, and the types of grass and soil your lawn is composed of.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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Historically, this committee has been composed of experts in all aspects of vaccination, from development through clinical trials of safety and effectiveness, to the impact of vaccines on disease prevention.—
Professor David R. Hill,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Nine minutes after Son let out a scream and pumped his fist in celebration, the 20-year-old Martínez doubled the lead.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Suarez unleashed a loud roar, pumped both fists, and was swarmed by his jubilant (and relieved) teammates.—
Michelle Kaufman
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Maybe drafted is more like it, as when he was conscripted to have a blue clay face mask applied.—
Tracy Smith,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Jamie gets conscripted into the Continental Army and sent to Fort Ticonderoga.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Raphael’s father could manage people below him but also, as a courtier who wrote an entire epic about the life and exploits of Duke Federico, flatter the powerful above him.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Kate recently wrote to us with a great question.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Indie horror darling David Bruckner has been tapped to direct the feature project that adapts the upcoming book by Marcus Kliewer and that was initially set up as short story in 2022.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Place Highlight Strategically A small amount of highlighter — luminous, not glittery — tapped onto three key spots can transform dull, tired skin.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Drafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafted. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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