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noun

ˈdraft How to pronounce draft (audio)
Definition of draftnext
1
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 assumption is that early excellence is a preview of adult excellence — a smaller, rougher draft of the same person. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Anyway … wanna talk about high school football, Austin Riley and the worst draft picks in Atlanta history? — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
Jiang drafted her remarks knowing that the president would be sitting next to her and listening. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 To avoid this, draft your answers first and ask AI to review, rather than vice versa. — Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 July 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
  • These attacks highlight a new military strategy where small drone payloads effectively ignite highly flammable targets.
    — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Its modular payload bay also enables operators to adapt the aircraft for different commercial applications, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of payload
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  • Courtesy of Elevation Tea A tea can feel silky, creamy, crisp or full-bodied, with notes that evolve after the swallow, and the finish matters as much as the opening sip, according to Martinez.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • This lager is brewed with real strawberries and rhubarb and celebrates a classic Minnesota flavor in every sip!
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of sip
Noun
  • The days are hot and dry; the evenings can get chilly; the wind, especially the Meltemi that whip through the Cyclades, will not be ignored.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • This video shows firefighters battling fierce flames ripping through vegetation, propelled, in part, by strong gusts of wind.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of wind
Verb
  • City’s deep pockets and determination to recruit Anderson helped Forest extract a record fee for a British player — which in turn was used as a benchmark for Rogers’ sale by Villa to another of the few clubs with enough money to close a deal.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The Barbarian and Archer Queen have joined forces and are recruiting you to help take the village — and his facial hair — back.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
Definition of recruit
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  • Although the storefront marks a significant milestone, Thomas says the business has always been about preparing his daughters for the future rather than simply increasing sales.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Draiblate is also a professional violinist, and the process of tuning and mentally preparing for a performance is just as familiar to him as the precise pre-flight procedures for a commercial jet.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • Adjust the plan, automate one small savings move, and choose generosity that does not drain you.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Choose the step that strengthens your confidence instead of draining it.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Definition of drain
Noun
  • Industrial neighborhoods with a heavier pollution burden identified by the Chicago Environmental Justice Index received more sensors.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • In came a fleet of role players tasked with alleviating the burden Cade Cunningham has carried to generate all of Detroit’s offense.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of burden
Noun
  • Research by British alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware shows an increasing number are embracing low and no-alcohol drinks.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Warm milk delivers tryptophan, an amino acid the body uses to produce serotonin and melatonin, which is why the old-school bedtime drink has stuck around.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
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