1
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
This front offices failures in drafting and developing talent continues to be a massive shortcoming.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Many builders see critics or writers such as myself as takers, drafting off of their hard work and effort only to belittle it.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The window can be expanded and act as a work assistant, drafting messages or providing recommendations.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Recently, a woman named Emily Webb went viral for her donor draft for this once in a lifetime party which featured a Nacho Daddy Bar, a sperm cake, and incorporated input from her family and friends in drafting her donor number one pick.
—Angela Hatem, Parents, 9 June 2026
Then proceeded to be respectable in the 2026 NFL Draft, including drafting quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the number one pick.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
While the Bulls could take a crack at a new starting big man in free agency — top names such as Jalen Duren and Mark Williams will be restricted free agents this summer — drafting a new center would offer a more financially nimble way to address the future of the position.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Prosecutors had accused Bolton of keeping and sharing diary-style notes with relatives while drafting his White House memoir, material officials say included sensitive national security details.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
While Kittle gets back up to full speed and rather relies so much again on running back Christian McCaffrey’s receiving ability, the 49ers added beyond Evans by signing Christian Kirk and drafting De’Zhaun Stribling.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Many builders see critics or writers such as myself as takers, drafting off of their hard work and effort only to belittle it.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The window can be expanded and act as a work assistant, drafting messages or providing recommendations.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Recently, a woman named Emily Webb went viral for her donor draft for this once in a lifetime party which featured a Nacho Daddy Bar, a sperm cake, and incorporated input from her family and friends in drafting her donor number one pick.
—Angela Hatem, Parents, 9 June 2026
Then proceeded to be respectable in the 2026 NFL Draft, including drafting quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the number one pick.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
While the Bulls could take a crack at a new starting big man in free agency — top names such as Jalen Duren and Mark Williams will be restricted free agents this summer — drafting a new center would offer a more financially nimble way to address the future of the position.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Prosecutors had accused Bolton of keeping and sharing diary-style notes with relatives while drafting his White House memoir, material officials say included sensitive national security details.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
While Kittle gets back up to full speed and rather relies so much again on running back Christian McCaffrey’s receiving ability, the 49ers added beyond Evans by signing Christian Kirk and drafting De’Zhaun Stribling.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafting
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These punitive rules have since eased but the GFA is often accused of not recruiting well enough from the Ghanaian diaspora.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Jackson also filed a defamation lawsuit against Jones in Fulton County Superior Court after Jones' campaign alleged on social media that Jackson had made his fortune recruiting for Planned Parenthood and helping doctors perform transgender procedures on minors.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Public health officials have been preparing for months, said Philadelphia’s Raval-Nelson, including with mock emergency drills and communications with counterparts around the country.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The impacts of pumping take years, maybe decades to be fully manifested.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Fans decked out in Knicks merchandise filled the streets, subways and office towers with a sea of blue and orange, often fist-pumping strangers with all feeling buoyed by the Knicks pinch-me moments on the march to the championship prize.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
14 June 2026
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The fans are seldom satisfied, and the local media corps isn’t shy about levying criticism.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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For example, the EU and CPTPP countries already ban countries from levying duties on certain digital activities and content.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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That provided a unique challenge for its composing team, Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The consequences are showing up in classrooms, on college campuses, and increasingly in entry-level workplaces, where managers report that young hires struggle with everything from making eye contact during a conversation to composing a coherent professional email.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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In the dining and travel category, Francis Lam, writing for Condé Nast Traveler, won for his personal look at Hong Kong’s constant reinvention.—
General Manager,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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How was writing that chapter and being so vulnerable about him?—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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With a 9-liter filter basket and wide intake area, it’s designed to capture everything from fine particles to large leaves, requiring less emptying and freeing up more pool time.—
V BRAND STORIES,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Mixing fruits with foods containing protein and fat reduces post-meal glucose responses by slowing gastric emptying and carbohydrate absorption.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Drafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafting. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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