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as in loads
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 recruits
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 prepares
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 drains
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 drafts
Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
The Broncos have taken two offensive linemen — Alex Forsyth and Nick Gargiulo — in Payton’s three drafts in Denver, and never used more than a seventh-round pick on their front.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
And Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling, who wasn’t even a first round pick in several mock drafts in January, is now routinely being projected for the top 12, with longtime analyst Dane Brugler mocking him 11th to Miami in his draft this week for the Athletic.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The other three mock drafts were first-round only and did not feature any Longhorns.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Outfield requires far more starting spots, and most of those available later in drafts are locked in platoons.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Seal Windows and Doors There’s nothing worse than soaking in a tub while drafts sweep over you.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Now a Heisman Trophy winner and national champion, Mendoza is considered bound for Brady’s Raiders by virtually all predictions and mock drafts — or anyone who is even mildly informed on this year’s draft.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
After four drafts, the Giants entered Schoen’s fifth offseason here with glaring needs at corner, offensive line, interior defensive line, inside linebacker, safety, receiver, running back, tight end and kicker.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Earlier this week, 43 education advocacy groups called on lawmakers to extend mayoral control by only two years and strip the mayor of his majority appointments to the panel, while a commission drafts a proposal for a new form of school governance.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
Plano drafts broad deal Plano submitted a proposal to DART in November and outlined a potential agreement in more detail in January, according to documents obtained by The Dallas Morning News.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
The National Energy Administration (NEA), which drafts China’s national energy strategy, revealed on January 21, that the East Asian nation’s charging system is already capable of supporting more than 40 million news energy vehicles (EVs).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Tommy drafts your characters to join him in combating whatever comes next.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
Elected leaders give city management direction and OK ordinances, while city staff executes those decisions and drafts policies or proposals for the council to consider.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Often, when a team drafts a player billed as the next superstar, there are questions surrounding whether or not that player will live up to all the hype.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Undue Medical Debt also drafts new policies to fix the healthcare system.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Enjoy $5 craft drafts and seltzers, $1 popcorn and $3 burgers.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
The Broncos have taken two offensive linemen — Alex Forsyth and Nick Gargiulo — in Payton’s three drafts in Denver, and never used more than a seventh-round pick on their front.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
And Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling, who wasn’t even a first round pick in several mock drafts in January, is now routinely being projected for the top 12, with longtime analyst Dane Brugler mocking him 11th to Miami in his draft this week for the Athletic.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The other three mock drafts were first-round only and did not feature any Longhorns.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Outfield requires far more starting spots, and most of those available later in drafts are locked in platoons.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Seal Windows and Doors There’s nothing worse than soaking in a tub while drafts sweep over you.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Now a Heisman Trophy winner and national champion, Mendoza is considered bound for Brady’s Raiders by virtually all predictions and mock drafts — or anyone who is even mildly informed on this year’s draft.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
After four drafts, the Giants entered Schoen’s fifth offseason here with glaring needs at corner, offensive line, interior defensive line, inside linebacker, safety, receiver, running back, tight end and kicker.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
For the record, the claim that Green Bay drafts a quarterback every year isn’t true.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Earlier this week, 43 education advocacy groups called on lawmakers to extend mayoral control by only two years and strip the mayor of his majority appointments to the panel, while a commission drafts a proposal for a new form of school governance.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
Plano drafts broad deal Plano submitted a proposal to DART in November and outlined a potential agreement in more detail in January, according to documents obtained by The Dallas Morning News.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
The National Energy Administration (NEA), which drafts China’s national energy strategy, revealed on January 21, that the East Asian nation’s charging system is already capable of supporting more than 40 million news energy vehicles (EVs).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Tommy drafts your characters to join him in combating whatever comes next.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
Elected leaders give city management direction and OK ordinances, while city staff executes those decisions and drafts policies or proposals for the council to consider.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Often, when a team drafts a player billed as the next superstar, there are questions surrounding whether or not that player will live up to all the hype.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Undue Medical Debt also drafts new policies to fix the healthcare system.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafts
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This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On top of the internet, the 2010s had a city ordinance that prevented newsstands from selling food and drinks, which Da Costa notes was an important source of side income for many.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Snow piles grew even faster where strong winds had swept the powder over ridgelines and deposited it on north-facing slopes.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tornadoes are possible in the afternoon and evening, and large hail and strong winds may come in the evening and stay overnight.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the pilot, Dutton meets with an old comrade from his days as a Navy SEAL who gradually recruits him into their four-person Marshal team.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rudnev no longer preaches, recruits followers, or leads any group.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The first step prepares the surface so the natural cleaners can work better.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Friday, March 20 The medical transcriber types and prepares medical reports for doctors at Atascadero State Hospital.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pack drains a 3 and is up to 19 points, and Texas is on the verge of tumbling to the 10th seed in the SEC Tournament and back onto the NCAA bubble.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Choose a commercial seed-starting mix that is loose and drains well.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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By combining the guidance kit with different bomb bodies, militaries can create several JDAM variants with different payloads and effects.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now, nearly 7 full years later, there are over 17,000 active and defunct satellite payloads in orbit, with approximately 100 times as many satellites proposed in the coming years.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The event’s biggest festivity — the Grand Tasting — takes place on Saturday night with sips of more than 100 wines and a few craft beer and cocktail offerings, paired with light bites from Charlotte-area restaurants.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Drink a full cup in small sips.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Drafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafts. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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