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as in recruiting
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 preparing
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 pumping
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 drafting
But when considering McCoy is coming off a torn ACL suffered in January 2025, any team drafting him in the first round has to be willing to be patient in year one.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
After the Somerville ordinance passed, several attorneys and other advocates across the country exploring polyamory law banded together to form the Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition to ensure those drafting future legislation had the necessary support and expertise.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
About two weeks later, the City Council approved the request and directed staff to assist with drafting the ordinance.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
In practice, this looks like drafting with AI and without it, comparing versions, and being asked to justify choices out loud.
—Kristi Girdharry, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
However, there are restrictions on sensitive use cases, such as handling sensitive data or drafting speeches.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 15 Mar. 2026
And while drafting a tackle at 19 is very much in play, the Panthers could use another veteran given the uncertainty around Ekwonu’s recovery timeline.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Democratic state representative of Milwaukee, was ordered to pay a $300 fine and submit a DNA sample after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with a feud over her participation in drafting resolutions honoring Hispanics.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Texas Tech edge Romello Height Hey, nothing says no redshirts like drafting back-to-back 25-year-olds, right?
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
After the Somerville ordinance passed, several attorneys and other advocates across the country exploring polyamory law banded together to form the Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition to ensure those drafting future legislation had the necessary support and expertise.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
About two weeks later, the City Council approved the request and directed staff to assist with drafting the ordinance.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
In practice, this looks like drafting with AI and without it, comparing versions, and being asked to justify choices out loud.
—Kristi Girdharry, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
However, there are restrictions on sensitive use cases, such as handling sensitive data or drafting speeches.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 15 Mar. 2026
And while drafting a tackle at 19 is very much in play, the Panthers could use another veteran given the uncertainty around Ekwonu’s recovery timeline.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Democratic state representative of Milwaukee, was ordered to pay a $300 fine and submit a DNA sample after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with a feud over her participation in drafting resolutions honoring Hispanics.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Texas Tech edge Romello Height Hey, nothing says no redshirts like drafting back-to-back 25-year-olds, right?
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafting
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On the 536th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with Brad D’Arco, a prep school admissions consultant, about the cutthroat world of athletics recruiting at prep schools.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Just being in the tournament will bring plenty of eyes and attention to TCU that could help with recruiting.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some Israeli troops have pushed into southern Lebanon, and there are fears Israel is preparing a large-scale invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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These additions suggest the show is preparing to go deeper into the Baroque Works organization, which drove much of Season 2’s plot.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tallulah Gorge State Park Tallulah Gorge State Park is rife with heart-pumping activities, including hiking along its two-mile gorge.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, since these frogs can hunker in the mud for days, conservationists resort to pumping water out and allowing the bed to completely dry out, to ferret out every last straggler.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The filmmaker shows a strong handle over the film’s fanciful tone and fitfully filthy sense of humor, and he’s credited with composing the film’s score full of squawking brass instruments and skittish strings in addition to writing, directing and editing.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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After all, orchestrating pre-arranged scores is far easier than composing original music from scratch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tatum assisted on Boston’s first two baskets — a cutting and-one layup by Neemias Queta and a White 3-pointer off a Queta steal — then scored the next two, finishing at the rim against Oso Ighodaro and draining a second-chance three.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Containers can dry out quickly due to quickly draining soil and exposure to warmer above-ground temperatures.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Its version of day-and-date during the pandemic was levying a surcharge to Disney+ subscribers for movies such as Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Cruella and Black Widow to name a few.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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In most states, a debt collector only needs a default judgment to start the process of garnishing wages or levying your bank accounts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For six straight weeks, the stories and novel chapters handed in for my creative-writing class were predictably grim, and then, out of nowhere, a student revealed herself to be a true writer.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Stick matches in decorative boxes, long-lasting taper candles and scented matchsticks intended to be burned as incense, writing materials and books, and a collection of comfy slippers are all available for purchase, in person or online.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Glass jar labels and dog waste tubes Labels on items like glass jars can stay attached, and residents don’t need to prep the item any further than simply emptying and rinsing before placing it in the recycling bin, according to Estrada.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Omni dock was relatively quiet when self-emptying and automatically dispensed cleaning solution, which was convenient.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Drafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafting. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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