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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
Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
The bells and whistles on this jacket include three-point tensioning in the helmet-compatible hood and another drawstring at the waist to help keep out drafts, as well as thumb loops at the wrists.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The Bild published a story in early September that referred to a document that was allegedly drafted by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and contained Hamas' strategy about the hostage and ceasefire deal negotiations.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
What’s your approach to writing the first draft of the synthetic yeast genome?
—Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
The bells and whistles on this jacket include three-point tensioning in the helmet-compatible hood and another drawstring at the waist to help keep out drafts, as well as thumb loops at the wrists.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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Congress directed the Education Department to draft regulations establishing the rules for these programs.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The Bild published a story in early September that referred to a document that was allegedly drafted by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and contained Hamas' strategy about the hostage and ceasefire deal negotiations.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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If launched normally, and dependent on its payload, this translates into a potential range of up to 9,320 miles (15,000 kilometers), Kwon Yong Soo, an honorary professor at South Korea's National Defense University said, which puts anywhere in America in its range.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Interestingly, one of the payloads contained tens of thousands of postcards as part of an educational project organized by Blue Origin’s nonprofit, Club for the Future.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ingredients: 1 part Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro 1 part Mezcal Directions: Build over ice in a rocks glass and lightly stir to mix, creating a smoky, intriguing sip.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In another shot the man opens a laptop, types away, and then takes a sip of what looks like whiskey.Joseph Cox, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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After landfall, the storm weakened to a Category 2 with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph and was moving northwest at 13 mph.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Shifting and variable winds give the deer the advantage.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Legends of Tomorrow started its life as the Arrowverse’s biggest flop, with a dull first season about a motley crew of heroes and villains from The Flash and Arrow being recruited by a time traveler to stop a despot’s rise to power.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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During that time, the actor purchased an uninhabitable island in Tahiti and recruited Los Angeles architect Judge, portrayed by Jon Heder, to build the world’s first ecologically friendly retreat.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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But a fight in the Pacific is not the only scenario the United States must be prepared for (and, ideally, deter), and readiness in other arenas will require addressing other deficiencies.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In a nighttime video, a group of men is seen blocking traffic on a highway and slicking the roadway to prepare for the race.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But harassment campaigns and lawsuits that drain companies of time, money, resources and trust are much easier and can be just as punitive.Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Independent of the probable timeline for making repairs to Tropicana Field, it can't be used as an outdoor venue either, because the stadium was not engineered to drain rainwater away from the field.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Opponents say the burden will unfairly shift onto new homeowners, renters and other property holders.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The burden of justice:Delphi murder case jurors will face unimaginable pressure, life-changing decision Baldwin, his voice raising, said that contradicts Mullin's earlier testimony.Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox.Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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For parents whose children are enjoying the day at the Kids Club, the adults-only Spa Pool has a full menu for poolside bites and drinks.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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