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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
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Graham, a 2010 first-round draft pick, is a two-time Super Bowl champion, having won a title last year and his first in 2018.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Revel will hit the practice field for the first time since being drafted in the third round of April’s draft.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Lee especially recommends the famous Blarney Burger, chicken wings, and club sandwich—best washed down with a cold draft beer.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Graham, a 2010 first-round draft pick, is a two-time Super Bowl champion, having won a title last year and his first in 2018.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Katz told Newsweek the bill has now been drafted and will be introduced when the Assembly's recess ends next month.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Revel will hit the practice field for the first time since being drafted in the third round of April’s draft.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
Noun
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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,
21 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to its dual-axle setup, the UH18 has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) and can carry a total payload of 4,500 lb (2,040 kg).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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Get an aerial view via a hot-air-balloon ride, or join a hike-and-sip tour to sample the local scenery and flavors.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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An employee was observed drinking a beverage at the kitchen from an unapproved cup and placing it on the food prep table between sips.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Wrap it with burlap or a tarp to protect it from chilly winds during cold spells.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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But that sort of external sexism toward a female president is not something viewers catch wind of in season three.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Revolutionary groups, often recruited from universities and the intelligentsia, were soon carrying out terrorist attacks in the cities.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ring of Fire Skull recruited Dusty Summers from a club in Las Vegas.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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You should also be prepared to replace worn hoses, especially for ranges that connect with flexible gas lines.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Enduring hunger alongside heavy, unbelievable sounds of explosions, some of the relatives sheltering in our house decided to prepare their bags and head south.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So much for draining the swamp.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Maye hit Boutte on a back-shoulder throw in Sunday’s win over the Saints that allowed the Patriots to kneel on the ball, drain the clock and emerge victorious.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Let this take some of the burden off of you.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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The cost burden is pushed instead to families, who often find the prospects too pricey.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cucumber water isn’t just a refreshing spa drink; it’s also packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients that can boost your health.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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Behind the front counter reach-in cooler with drinks were at least 30.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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