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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
Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Prospects eligible for upcoming NHL drafts were also not included, but they are folded in annually.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Working with Brian Rose, who spent the last five years trying to recreate the film with charcoal drawings, physical models of the sets, and researching storyboards and screenplay drafts, Showrunner will spend next two years to get as close as possible to Welles’ vision.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Whether the proposal will survive future drafts remains unclear.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Some people have multiple drafts, others don’t.
—Kristen Arnett
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s true for major economic restraints like player drafts and free agency that might otherwise run afoul of antitrust law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Pats also stockpiled significant talent elsewhere, guaranteeing almost $200 million in free agency to revive a roster beset by a decade-plus of bad drafts.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Boston is a first-class organization that scouts well, drafts well and always manages to make shrewd trades and financial decisions, but the Celtics' road back to the finals just became exceedingly more difficult.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The department also drafts water out of lakes and ponds.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Instead of spending hours writing drafts, creators use AI to accelerate workflows, then layer on their own creativity and brand understanding.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Prospects eligible for upcoming NHL drafts were also not included, but they are folded in annually.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Working with Brian Rose, who spent the last five years trying to recreate the film with charcoal drawings, physical models of the sets, and researching storyboards and screenplay drafts, Showrunner will spend next two years to get as close as possible to Welles’ vision.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Whether the proposal will survive future drafts remains unclear.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Some people have multiple drafts, others don’t.
—Kristen Arnett
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
That’s true for major economic restraints like player drafts and free agency that might otherwise run afoul of antitrust law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Pats also stockpiled significant talent elsewhere, guaranteeing almost $200 million in free agency to revive a roster beset by a decade-plus of bad drafts.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Boston is a first-class organization that scouts well, drafts well and always manages to make shrewd trades and financial decisions, but the Celtics' road back to the finals just became exceedingly more difficult.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Examples include a Knowledge Base Agent that drafts support documents, a Customer Health Agent that predicts churn, and a Blog Research Agent that tracks market trends.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The department also drafts water out of lakes and ponds.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafts
Noun
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Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, the humanoid handled different types of dishwasher loads, from dishes to glasses, adapting itself to execute the task with perfection.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The low was expected to be 78, with winds expected to calm after midnight.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Forecasters said the tropical wave is expected to enter a pocket of more storm-friendly conditions — like warmer water and less destructive winds — in the next few days that will give it a chance to strengthen.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Every year, in partnership with CareerWise Colorado, Pinnacol recruits high school juniors and seniors into a three-year apprenticeship program designed to progressively build skills and experience in any of nine business and technology pathways.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Getting recruits up to standard isn't cheap.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stadler prepares apprentices for a career, not a job.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fort Lauderdale residents could see a temporary change in the color of their tap water beginning Monday as the city prepares its water treatment system for a major upgrade, officials said.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though Good Boy gets by for a while on the strength of its performances and the sheer oddness of its plot, the flimsiness of its characters drains the film of energy long before its 110 minutes are up.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Holding onto declining practices drains resources from future growth.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Up To 400g Payload The Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra is a heavyweight gimbal that can handle payloads up to 400g and will track almost any subject using Hohem’s multimodal AI model, which recognizes people, pets, cars and more.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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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,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As Venice wraps up and festival-goers take the final sips of their spritzes, here are five takeaways from the floating city.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Plus, fans looking for a punch of protein don’t have to miss out on seasonal sips as limited-time flavors like pumpkin and pecan will be available, too.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Drafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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