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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Keep it in a cool room (around 65°F is best), and be sure to keep it away from any cold drafts or hot air.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
This one should have stayed in the drafts.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Mark Ruffalo played Woodward and Ethan Hawke played Bernstein in a version of the movie assembled from different Goldman drafts.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
A lot of early ‘27 mock drafts have Miami ending up with the second pick (after Arizona) and taking Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
—Greg Cote
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Half off on domestic beer, house drafts, signature cocktails, as well as select appetizers.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
The league said the first round took 2 hours, 53 minutes Thursday night, down 36 minutes from last year and 40 minutes less than the average of the previous five drafts.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Charlotte’s new to the postseason after years in the wilderness but has righted its ship not only through bringing in a strong front office and coaching staff, but by nailing recent drafts, most recently with 2025 first-round pick Kon Knueppel.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Brian Schottenheimer drafts another Florida Gator For the second draft in as many years as head coach of the Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer -- a University of Florida graduate -- has taken a Gator off the board.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
One agent drafts the itinerary, another compares Orlando to the Keys, and a third pulls up kid-friendly activities, all at the same time.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The big question is whether Miami drafts a quarterback in the first three rounds.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The team that drafts him will be betting on development, not immediate return.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
If Miami drafts correctly, something that was a dark stain of the last regime’s tenure, and hits on late free agent additions such as Rasul Douglas in 2025, the Dolphins might be better than previously thought.
—Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The complete teardown makes the most sense and will expedite the rebuild if Miami drafts well.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 17 Mar. 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
Noun
And the Hornets were penalized with the loss of a second-round pick that was sent to the Heat, with teams spending in the millions to purchase such picks during drafts.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Keep it in a cool room (around 65°F is best), and be sure to keep it away from any cold drafts or hot air.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
This one should have stayed in the drafts.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Mark Ruffalo played Woodward and Ethan Hawke played Bernstein in a version of the movie assembled from different Goldman drafts.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
A lot of early ‘27 mock drafts have Miami ending up with the second pick (after Arizona) and taking Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
—Greg Cote
april 30, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Half off on domestic beer, house drafts, signature cocktails, as well as select appetizers.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
The league said the first round took 2 hours, 53 minutes Thursday night, down 36 minutes from last year and 40 minutes less than the average of the previous five drafts.
—Josh Dubow, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Charlotte’s new to the postseason after years in the wilderness but has righted its ship not only through bringing in a strong front office and coaching staff, but by nailing recent drafts, most recently with 2025 first-round pick Kon Knueppel.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Thursday’s order also drafts Treasury, which must launch the website by the time the Saver’s Match goes live in 2027, to run an awareness campaign and issue guidance on how private-sector donors can contribute to the workers’ IRAs.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Brian Schottenheimer drafts another Florida Gator For the second draft in as many years as head coach of the Cowboys, Brian Schottenheimer -- a University of Florida graduate -- has taken a Gator off the board.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
One agent drafts the itinerary, another compares Orlando to the Keys, and a third pulls up kid-friendly activities, all at the same time.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The big question is whether Miami drafts a quarterback in the first three rounds.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The team that drafts him will be betting on development, not immediate return.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
If Miami drafts correctly, something that was a dark stain of the last regime’s tenure, and hits on late free agent additions such as Rasul Douglas in 2025, the Dolphins might be better than previously thought.
—Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The complete teardown makes the most sense and will expedite the rebuild if Miami drafts well.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 17 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafts
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Since 2023, McLane routes using this technology logged 280,000 autonomous miles in Texas, covering 1,400 loads delivered to restaurants.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Between 2018 and early 2025, radiology case loads skyrocketed 25%, according to the Journal of the American College of Radiology.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Buck’s Coffee Café is a Cashiers gem that serves various types of coffee and espresso drinks, breakfast and lunch, pastries, beer and wine offerings, and small bites.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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But in joining a growing global hunt for ube, whose signature violet hue has taken over social media in drinks, cakes, and other sweets, Cesari realized that the actual root vegetable was much more elusive, particularly in the wake of its recent fame.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Strong southwest winds and dry conditions are expected to contribute to blowing dust in agricultural areas south of Chicago.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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In highly populated areas, people tend to spot and call in fires pretty quickly, and the tech is not so useful when extreme weather events, such as hurricane-force winds, intensify and rapidly shift the flames, as happened in Los Angeles last year.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Andy recruits her as an ally, getting Emily to convince her billionaire boyfriend, Benji (Justin Theroux), to buy Runway and prevent mass layoffs.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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The firm recruits tenants from the State Attorney’s Office, police and fire departments, and hospitals, and 70% of residents are civil servants, the partners say.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Students are recreating history — literally — as the country prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The next test launch has been delayed to May as the company prepares the more advanced rocket.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Bargain-bin potting mix often drains poorly or contains few nutrients to begin with.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the other end, the cheapest bagged potting mix often drains too quickly or contains almost no nutrients to feed new roots.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The cornerstone of Musk's business empire, SpaceX benefits from billions of dollars in government contracts to provide launch services for classified satellites and other payloads using both its Falcon 9 rocket and its more powerful Falcon Heavy.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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According to the Army, this speed was made possible through the use of 3D printing for the warhead housing and the Picatinny Common Lethality Integration Kit (CLIK), which serves as a universal interface for attaching lethal payloads to various drone platforms.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 May 2026
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Franklin Coffee House rolls out summer sips like honeybee latte, plus fresh berry bowls.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The shop not only delivers shimmering sips, but hosts elaborate tea events such as the seasonal Royal Afternoon Tea, a five-course affair offered multiple times a year in partnership with Aixois Bistro.—
Adam Stone Studio USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Drafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafts. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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