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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
Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Morii, considered a potential top-10 pick in the NPB draft, is blazing a whole new path, much to the consternation of front offices on both sides of the Pacific.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
The key is to draft wisely and avoid completely stripping your team bare.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But the classification had just been changed to 1-A: Ali was now eligible for the draft.
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
Morii, considered a potential top-10 pick in the NPB draft, is blazing a whole new path, much to the consternation of front offices on both sides of the Pacific.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
California is currently drafting rules that will put even stricter limits on vegetation directly next to a house's walls.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
The key is to draft wisely and avoid completely stripping your team bare.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
Noun
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Like Starship, the demo payloads were not expected to reach orbit.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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The ultimate payload is account takeover through credential theft.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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It’s garnished with star anise to add a nice little kick with every sip.—
Christina Liao,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Pair those with a glass of housemade horchata made with morro seeds, which give each sweet sip a warm, nutty flavor boost.—
Linda Zavoral,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Actor Stephen Tobolowsky endured tornado-force winds, a near-fatal neck injury and scheduling issues leading up to his audition Comments Landing a role on Glee was not an easy task for Stephen Tobolowsky.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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There’s also natural forces to contend with: The fierce Santa Ana winds, which were blowing with hurricane force in early January, helped spread the Los Angeles-area fires and also grounded some planes early on from their aerial missions.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2025
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As a result, signing players now means recruiting them first.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Lacoste also recruited A-list stylist Jason Bolden, who has worked closely with Zakhar Perez and been the mastermind of his rise to become a fashionable one-to-watch in the industry.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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What sort of changes were made in preparing communities for fires?—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Dennis and Cheryl McMurray had come home from dinner on Jan. 7 and were preparing for bed when Cheryl’s cousin called.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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During her post-surgery recovery, simple tasks like bending over became incredibly difficult, leaving her feeling both physically and emotionally drained.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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To ease their burden, PwC urges automakers to be as efficient as possible including regionalization and improving supply chains.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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On January 14, two bills advanced in the Labor Committee that might well be the spark that ignites widespread labor unrest, even as the push imposes heavier burdens on our state’s consumers and taxpayers.—
Frank Ricci,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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This includes formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (puree pouches count).—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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In-room extras for Yacht Club guests include a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, nightly turn-down service with a plate of chocolates or other sweets, free minibar drinks, bottled water replenished daily, and free Wi-Fi.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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