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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
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Heavier fabrics like velvet, wool blends, flannel, or lined cotton add visual and physical warmth, helping to insulate windows and reduce drafts.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Players who go 100 picks earlier than that in NHL drafts are more likely to never play in the NHL than to have their dream come true.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
The church members disperse into the city, to their legislative memos and policy drafts, carrying with them the gospel and the group chat.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors to prevent drafts.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
May 21 – June 20 Read your message drafts twice before clicking send.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
That’e one out of 43 from six drafts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Raiders fans are already looking ahead to 2026 mock drafts.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Piliere has overseen the Marlins’ MLB drafts the past two years.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 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
One Scalepath member, a cleaning company, uses an AI workflow tool called Zapier to pipe Google reviews into ChatGPT, which drafts replies and posts them automatically.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Records obtained by the Los Angeles Times show earlier drafts used stronger language about staffing and command decisions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Heavier fabrics like velvet, wool blends, flannel, or lined cotton add visual and physical warmth, helping to insulate windows and reduce drafts.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Players who go 100 picks earlier than that in NHL drafts are more likely to never play in the NHL than to have their dream come true.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
The church members disperse into the city, to their legislative memos and policy drafts, carrying with them the gospel and the group chat.
—Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors to prevent drafts.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
May 21 – June 20 Read your message drafts twice before clicking send.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
That’e one out of 43 from six drafts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Raiders fans are already looking ahead to 2026 mock drafts.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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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
Piliere has overseen the Marlins’ MLB drafts the past two years.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 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
One Scalepath member, a cleaning company, uses an AI workflow tool called Zapier to pipe Google reviews into ChatGPT, which drafts replies and posts them automatically.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafts
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The company has been generating revenue since shortly after its founding in 2017, hauling loads for customers like Walmart in trucks with human safety drivers at the wheel.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are loads of cool details hidden throughout the set, too, with refuelling pipes and a moving bridge that connects the tower to the Orion module.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Post-Prohibition, when the spirit was flowing back into the United States, planter’s punch became one of many tropical drinks that surged in popularity.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Staying well hydrated supports kidney function, while certain drinks may increase inflammation, worsen blood sugar control, or add unnecessary sodium and phosphorus.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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In a December meeting, commissioners acknowledged customers’ frustrations, but added that the winds blew down hundreds of power lines onto the dry landscape.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Powerful winds from the star's disk act like a cosmic conveyor belt, propelling the crystals into the frigid outer disk, where comets may eventually form, according to a statement from NASA.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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This means that the snail actively recruits and manages metal ions from its environment for shell formation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The series recruits hosts like Sally Jessy Raphael and Maury Povich for insight into the era's popularity.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the Writers Guild of America West prepares to negotiate a new contract with major studios, its staff union has authorized a strike of its own.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spending just a few minutes to relieve tension and restore alignment prepares your body for upright, weight-bearing movement and full motion to tackle daily demands.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Saying yes to work that fills time but drains energy is a financial choice, whether it's labeled that way or not.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The batteries therefore can’t release as much energy, which cuts down their range and sometimes drains them faster.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from NASA and the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Back then, America feared an armada of Soviet bombers laden with A-bombs barreling over the horizon, dodging our few anti-aircraft batteries, and dropping their deadly payloads on undefended American cities.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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Take two large sips from the beer, and pour the rest into the pot.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Notes of tea aren’t totally new in the perfume world; Early adopters of the trend include Guerlain's Aqua Allegoria and Elizabeth Arden's White Tea range, but the latest iterations borrow from modern sips ranging from chai to matcha, and everything in between.—
Karina Hoshikawa,
Refinery29,
23 Jan. 2026
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