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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
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The first-round draft pick from Texas topped KC’s wideout corps with 59 receptions for 638 yards and nine total touchdowns.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Auerbach makes history by drafting Chuck Cooper, the NBA’s first Black player, and builds a powerhouse led by Bob Cousy and Bill Russell.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
New head coach Brian Schottenheimer will have his hands full working with Jerry Jones to figure out the best course of action in the draft and free agency.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The first-round draft pick from Texas topped KC’s wideout corps with 59 receptions for 638 yards and nine total touchdowns.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
That is the same high school that current Red Sox top prospect, and No. 1 prospect in baseball, Roman Anthony was drafted from in the 2022 second round.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Auerbach makes history by drafting Chuck Cooper, the NBA’s first Black player, and builds a powerhouse led by Bob Cousy and Bill Russell.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
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Primary payload was commercial company Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander headed to the moon.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Resilience, which isn't carrying any NASA payloads, is ispace's second moon lander.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That’s a long finish that far surpasses the length of the initial maturation, and the results are clear upon the first sip.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025
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Side Quest Books & Games in Somerville hosts a sip and swap with cider, 7pm.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
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National Weather Service officials said wind chills of about 20 below zero are expected Wednesday morning as well as possible snow late in the afternoon making road conditions slippery.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2025
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The first class of high school interns was recruited from a list of youth attendees at Harvard University’s 2024 Annual Global Health and Leadership Conference.—
Brianna Kamienski,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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With Alex Rider, the concept of a teenager being recruited to be a spy was pretty bold.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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His selection as chairman was seen as key to propelling the military from two decades of war in the Middle East to a focus on preparing for and deterring potential conflict with China.—
Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The city can expect to receive about $1.3 million annually in tax revenue from three operating retail sales licenses, according to a staff report prepared for Wednesday’s meeting, and would receive more from a fourth license.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The swamp is not being drained; it’s being filled with more water than the Panama Canal.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Reed drained a hole-in-one at the 'Watering Hole,' which sent fans into a frenzy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The legislation, House Bill 177, seeks to reduce the financial burden on the state's Medicaid program by ensuring that parents who have access to private insurance use it as the primary coverage for their children.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Several venture capitalists investing in European tech startups also decried complex regulatory compliance burdens on their portfolio companies.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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There’s also a great cocktail menu with a variety of classic drinks and original creations.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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