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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 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
Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025
Loomer read us a draft of a tweet thread about Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell’s wife, attending a party at the Qatari Embassy.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
That included drafting a letter to mall management, saying the move would be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
An initial draft called for an even bigger jump.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025
Loomer read us a draft of a tweet thread about Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell’s wife, attending a party at the Qatari Embassy.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
These words were taken from Clause IV of the Party’s constitution, which the Fabian socialist Sidney Webb drafted in 1917.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
That included drafting a letter to mall management, saying the move would be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
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Thus far, Russian air defenses have been able to defeat up to 95 percent of Ukrainian drones, and given the small payload of the Ukrainian munitions, only around half the drones that reach a target have actually done meaningful damage.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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After the booster separates from the rest of the vehicle, the upper stage carrying the payload fairing will continue in space, helping to send the ESCAPADE satellites to Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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From heightened alertness after your first sip to frequent bathroom trips and an afternoon crash, coffee has a distinct effect on your body and brain.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Guests can unwind by the pool, sip mint tea in the airy lobby, or dine on French-Algerian cuisine at one of the hotel’s three restaurants.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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Stay away from windows as flying debris generated by damaging winds can be deadly.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Engineering a circular blade lifecycle Despite the expansion in wind energy, major challenges remain primarily related to the design and manufacture of wind turbine blades.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Friedrichsen, recruited heavily by the Wildcats out of high school, played two seasons for the Demon Deacons before hitting the portal and landing with McKillop’s 2025-26 squad.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Russia recruited some 420,000 personnel in 2024 and over 300,000 in 2025—numbers that have enabled its relentless, if costly, infantry assaults.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Slot even admitted that Liverpool had spent the day before the trip to Brentford preparing for Michael Kayode’s long throws.—
The Athletic's Liverpool staff,
New York Times,
11 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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Instead, voters now are expressing concerns that high prices for groceries, electricity bills and housing are draining their bank accounts.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Conclusion Electric roads offer a transformative approach to decarbonizing transport and reducing battery burdens.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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By addressing it daily, your clothes chair remains useful for quick drops but won’t become a burden.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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The chain started with a single location in Rogers in 2017 and offers more than 20,000 drink combinations.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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When To Seek Medical Care Things like fizzy drinks, overeating, or swallowing air can cause bloating.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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