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as in payload
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 to prepare
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 to drain
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 draft
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
At this time, the draft U.N. principles released in April 2025 do not directly address the opposing concepts of access and protection.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, Space.com, 20 June 2025
James Powel, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Aid workers said different departments frantically drafted their own lists of awards to keep or restore, but no one seemed to be looking at the big picture.
—Amy Schoenfeld Walker, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Noun
Still in the works, Nick says, are two sit-down restaurants where shoppers will be able to order Mediterranean and American food and wash it down with draft beer.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
At this time, the draft U.N. principles released in April 2025 do not directly address the opposing concepts of access and protection.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, Space.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
All of those who have registered with the Selective Service are presumed to be eligible to be drafted.
—James Powel, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Aid workers said different departments frantically drafted their own lists of awards to keep or restore, but no one seemed to be looking at the big picture.
—Amy Schoenfeld Walker, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
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The goal is a 10% increase in booster performance over the boosters used on Artemis I. That would equate to SLS being able to carry another 11,000 pounds of payload to lunar orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Those payloads include private Earth-observing satellites, such as Capella Space's Capella-17 synthetic aperture radar craft, and Starfish Space's Otter Pup 2, which will attempt to perform the first-ever commercial docking in LEO later this year.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
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With real ingredients and vibrant blends, your signature sip is just one pour away.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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What is the computer going to do on Crete, sip cocktails?—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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Erick came ashore in Mexico's western state of Oaxaca packing sustained winds of 125 mph and heavy rain, according to the NHC.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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Little wind in the area indicates that the fire primarily grew from terrain, local station KCRA-TV reported.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a once-promising driver who is recruited to help his friend and former driver, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), who is in danger of being ousted by the board of his racing team.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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To help cope with his inability to sleep, Jackson recruited his on-and-off personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who would eventually be charged with the musician’s death.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Gifford announced her resignation from OHS last month as The Connecticut Mirror was preparing to publish a story demonstrating her involvement in the state’s audit of Helen Zervas, owner of Family Eye Care in Bristol, in the days before DSS officials cancelled the audit in 2020.—
Janhavi Munde,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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As those efforts continued, the Pentagon simultaneously prepared the operation.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
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But rather than engage in real fiscal discipline or rank order the needs of our communities, this budget leans on gimmicks — draining our Rainy Day Fund, borrowing billions from special funds, and relying on tax hikes that disproportionately harm small businesses and middle-class families.—
Diane Dixon,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
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Soak rice for 30 minutes or overnight, then drain before cooking to increase arsenic loss further.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
18 June 2025
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President Donald Trump has indicated states should carry more of the burden, relieving the backlogged Federal Emergency Management Agency.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 June 2025
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The Sunshine State—especially its southern region—has been brewing a condo crisis over the past year, as the coming into effect of a law requiring inspections and reserves for condo buildings has led to significant financial burden for owners.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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This makes enough green tomato water for about 6 cocktails Serving Suggestion To mix one drink: Fill a glass with ice.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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The pink tropical drink is light, effervescent, and quickly gaining a following—but getting your hands on a bottle of its main aperitif isn’t so easy.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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