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 draining
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
Knowing Ferguson had spent time with Paulsen to specifically learn more about blocking techniques made drafting him in the second round an easy decision for McVay.
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Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
This past July, San Francisco added three Vols to its organization by drafting infielder Gavin Kilen with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft, then acquiring outfielder Drew Gilbert and right-hander Blade Tidwell in the trade that sent Tyler Rogers to the Mets.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The working group has been drafting proposals and having meetings with the city to help reduce unsafe interactions between people and sea lions at The Cove.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Fields is under contract for one more season, but the team could save $10 million if he’s designated as a post-June 1 cut next offseason, which could make the prospect of drafting a potential franchise QB on a rookie deal for the next four seasons too enticing to pass up.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Recognizing the need for additional firepower in the ensuing offseason, general manager Brett Veach signed veteran receiver Hollywood Brown before drafting Xavier Worthy in the first round in 2024.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Garden City staff members are drafting an AI policy that would include allowing AI to draft policy documents, analyze data to inform decisions and help draft constituent emails.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2025
What if Miami had selected a healthy Justin Herbert with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft instead of drafting an injured Tua Tagovailoa, one spot before the Chargers chose their franchise quarterback.
—Omar Kelly
october 10, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Hill Democrats pointedly did not even try to influence back when House Republicans began drafting the reconciliation bill in the spring.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
This past July, San Francisco added three Vols to its organization by drafting infielder Gavin Kilen with the 13th overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft, then acquiring outfielder Drew Gilbert and right-hander Blade Tidwell in the trade that sent Tyler Rogers to the Mets.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The working group has been drafting proposals and having meetings with the city to help reduce unsafe interactions between people and sea lions at The Cove.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Fields is under contract for one more season, but the team could save $10 million if he’s designated as a post-June 1 cut next offseason, which could make the prospect of drafting a potential franchise QB on a rookie deal for the next four seasons too enticing to pass up.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Recognizing the need for additional firepower in the ensuing offseason, general manager Brett Veach signed veteran receiver Hollywood Brown before drafting Xavier Worthy in the first round in 2024.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Garden City staff members are drafting an AI policy that would include allowing AI to draft policy documents, analyze data to inform decisions and help draft constituent emails.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2025
What if Miami had selected a healthy Justin Herbert with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft instead of drafting an injured Tua Tagovailoa, one spot before the Chargers chose their franchise quarterback.
—Omar Kelly
october 10, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Hill Democrats pointedly did not even try to influence back when House Republicans began drafting the reconciliation bill in the spring.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafting
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Trump has been recruiting donors for the construction project for months, showing off renderings and scale models to Oval Office visitors.—
Melanie Hicken,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Prominent programs like Michigan and Ole Miss were reportedly among those recruiting him.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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Anticipating and preparing for war leads quite naturally to accepting its inevitability.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Some impersonated tax officers to frighten British pensioners into draining their life savings into suspicious bank accounts; others peddled irresistible student loan offers to American high schoolers.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Picking the Wrong Location Planting fruit trees in overly shady spots or poorly draining soil inhibits fruiting and makes your plants more susceptible to pests, diseases, and rot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Drilling in pursuit of natural gas and oil in Wyoming has shown that the sandstone rock composing the Lance Formation is very deep beneath the mummies, measuring more than 1,000 meters (over 3,200 feet).—
Paul C. Sereno,
The Conversation,
24 Oct. 2025
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Abandoned by society yet driven by resilience, Hajeer transforms silence into strength, composing a symphony of redemption and love.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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That's when Lutes said his ''adrenaline started pumping pretty hard.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv's forces were working to expand their long-range strikes inside Russia, with their sights set on oil refineries, the pumping heart of Moscow's war economy.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite the United States levying double-digit duties not seen in nearly a century, global trade is maintaining its strength.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most are financed by levying an additional tax on properties within the district.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
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More than 4,000 people have given them a perfect rating at Amazon, many writing that the quality and design are on par with higher-end Hokas.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Preparing to meet a host of contingencies entails writing a series of scripts that predict the future.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Those moves included everything from emptying competitors' canteens to searching for idols without receiving a clue first.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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That frenetic screech of packing tape echoing in your emptying home may send your blood pressure soaring.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Drafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafting. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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