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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
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Both Burries and Acuff are projected NBA lottery picks in most mock drafts with the latter possibly becoming a top-five selection this upcoming offseason.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
Carolina has selected four Tar Heels — including Hall of Fame defensive end Julius Peppers (2002) and safety Tre Boston (2014) — in past drafts.
—Mike Kaye
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
The National Women’s Soccer League announced a new CBA in the summer of 2024 that included giving players agency on where they are traded and abolishing expansion and collegiate drafts.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Over time, as users review and refine drafts, the system can learn from those adjustments and gradually align more closely with the tone, expertise, and expectations that define the business.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The happy-go-lucky Haugh has achieved his success with an ominipresent smile, a willingness to connect with fans and indifference to accolades and mock drafts.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The team will hold two expansion drafts with the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire joining the league this season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Three other starters — right fielder Jac Caglianone, left fielder Dante Nori and Andrew Fischer, a New Jersey kid with a Frank Sinatra tattoo — were first-round picks in recent drafts.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
If the team drafts a receiver early, as expected, one of the names above likely won’t make the initial roster, or at least won’t be on the active roster.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 16 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
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
Noun
The Dolphins’ last two drafts showed a good deal of focus on the trenches.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
Both Burries and Acuff are projected NBA lottery picks in most mock drafts with the latter possibly becoming a top-five selection this upcoming offseason.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
Carolina has selected four Tar Heels — including Hall of Fame defensive end Julius Peppers (2002) and safety Tre Boston (2014) — in past drafts.
—Mike Kaye
march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
The National Women’s Soccer League announced a new CBA in the summer of 2024 that included giving players agency on where they are traded and abolishing expansion and collegiate drafts.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Over time, as users review and refine drafts, the system can learn from those adjustments and gradually align more closely with the tone, expertise, and expectations that define the business.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The happy-go-lucky Haugh has achieved his success with an ominipresent smile, a willingness to connect with fans and indifference to accolades and mock drafts.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
The team will hold two expansion drafts with the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire joining the league this season.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Three other starters — right fielder Jac Caglianone, left fielder Dante Nori and Andrew Fischer, a New Jersey kid with a Frank Sinatra tattoo — were first-round picks in recent drafts.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
If the team drafts a receiver early, as expected, one of the names above likely won’t make the initial roster, or at least won’t be on the active roster.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 16 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafts
Noun
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These can be made to adapt to various movements (for example, lifting very heavy loads).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The elevator to it is fortified for heavy loads.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The festival food court will have offerings including sushi, gyoza, mochi, teriyaki chicken bowls, bento boxes and shave ice, with iced coffee, boba drinks, beer, sake, plum wine, sodas and lemonade to wash it all down.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even behind the bar, drinks are made using desert plants, with the notable exclusion of citrus fruits.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Northwest and southwest parts of the San Juan Mountains, Elkhead and Park Mountains, and the Flat Tops could get between 6 and 12 inches of snow and 45 mph winds from Tuesday afternoon, lasting until Wednesday evening.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Weather whiplash and climate change The same pattern that created the rain over Hawaii, and atmospheric rivers in the Pacific Northwest also brought high winds and snow storms and a variety of extremes to the eastern half of the United States during the month.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This week, the BTS guys make a grand return and reflect on their superstardom, Rvssian recruits WizKid and Rauw Alejandro for an glittering track, and Underscores solidifies her status as one of pop’s most exhilarating producers.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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My favorite scenes are those with Sandra Hüller, who plays the government official who recruits Grace.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Dallas prepares to host the World Cup, the city will also welcome 26 life-size statues of women in science and sports.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Campbell has come a long way from his days at Sacramento State, and his star players like Olivia Miles got to see that first hand as TCU prepares for the Cavaliers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Years of use as a makeshift neighborhood have degraded the forest and contributed to pollution in Coyote Creek, which drains into San Francisco Bay, city leaders say.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Also flying were payloads for Astranis Space Technologies and Gravity Space headed for geostationary orbits.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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As satellite constellations multiply and Earth-observation payloads become more data-hungry, the balance between the two is shifting.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Next came a real-estate heiress, who, between sips of the Edith (a heady blend of vermouth, sherry, and rum), beckoned one of the guests to the club’s back room.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Twice-daily Capella Moments are mostly age-inclusive—even the sake tasting can be adapted with non-alcoholic beverage sips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Drafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafts. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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