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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
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
Early drafts of the resolution have been shared with other members of the Security Council, the source said.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Sealing these with caulk can help keep out drafts to raise the heat in your home without raising the costs.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Part of being a good storyteller is knowing which stories should be told and which might be better kept in the drafts.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
Many Adidas hoodies have ribbing in the cuffs and along the hem that helps prevent cold drafts from getting in.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Twenty-ounce domestic drafts are $10 at most food stands.
—Lori Punko, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Insulated door curtains are perfect for sunroom doors and entryways that let in drafts every time someone opens the door.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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
The department also drafts water out of lakes and ponds.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Early drafts of the resolution have been shared with other members of the Security Council, the source said.
—Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Sealing these with caulk can help keep out drafts to raise the heat in your home without raising the costs.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Part of being a good storyteller is knowing which stories should be told and which might be better kept in the drafts.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
Many Adidas hoodies have ribbing in the cuffs and along the hem that helps prevent cold drafts from getting in.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Twenty-ounce domestic drafts are $10 at most food stands.
—Lori Punko, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Insulated door curtains are perfect for sunroom doors and entryways that let in drafts every time someone opens the door.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The department also drafts water out of lakes and ponds.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafts
Noun
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Phoenix's oldest dive bars still going strong Nothing beats a classic dive, complete with cheap drinks, pool tables and a jukebox.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can get free coffee and fountain drinks year-round, too.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Edmund Fitzgerald was caught in a savage storm with hurricane-force winds around 100-mile-an-hour and waves up to 60 feet, crashing down on the freighter every four to eight seconds, says Bacon.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pay extra attention to winter irrigation for fall plantings, as evergreen foliage is susceptible to desiccation from winter winds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Forest Service works with Lead Forward, a veteran hiring initiative that recruits and places about 150 veterans annually into entry-level fire positions using special hiring authorities, the Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment and the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Run for Something, an organization that recruits and supports progressive candidates under 40 to run for local and state offices, saw 10,000 people sign up for its services in the two weeks following Mamdani's June Democratic primary win.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The government shutdown saga is nearing an end as Congress prepares for votes this week on a deal.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The letter’s release comes as President Sharaa—a former militant leader who has publicly renounced extremism - prepares for a historic White House summit.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Source clarity can save time and reduce the back-and-forth that drains energy during tight deadlines.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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Make sure to soak the plant thoroughly so the water drains from the bottom of the pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Researchers have developed a new algorithm that can help multiple drones work together to control and transport heavy payloads.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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While the details remain classified, the goal is to build and launch a network of hundreds of spy satellites—or maybe more—with specialized intelligence payloads into low earth orbit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To quench her thirst, the women served the baby sips of water from the plastic cap of a gallon water jug.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bell asks Peck, who played his stepbrother on the comedy series from 2004-2007, while the former sips on the brown liquid inside the cup.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Drafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafts. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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