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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
Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Silver knows that strong words and six-figure fines might not be nearly enough to compel struggling teams to commit to real competition instead of improving their odds in what’s expected to be one of the deepest drafts in recent history — and that’s why the NBA is looking at stronger solutions.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Silver knows strong words and six-figure fines might not be nearly enough to compel struggling teams to commit to real competition instead of improving their odds in what’s expected to be one of the deepest drafts in recent history — and that’s why the NBA is looking at stronger solutions.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Complicating matters is the fact that Green Bay doesn’t have a first-round pick to draft a cornerback with in either of the next two drafts.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The author would like to thank Kyle Corbitt, Jason Kuperberg, and Sam Beskind for reviewing early drafts and providing invaluable feedback.
—Matt Shumer, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
From 2018 to 2023, the club selected 20 players in the top 120 picks of the respective amateur drafts; the highlights include pitchers Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, and position players Josh Jung, Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Avoid direct sunlight, heat from a vent or drafts from a door or window.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
After the Justice Department shut the door on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files in July 2025, FBI agents worked on drafts of a 21-page presentation of all the evidence the FBI had gathered in the case, including a summary of allegations against 11 men.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, 43 education advocacy groups called on lawmakers to extend mayoral control by only two years and strip the mayor of his majority appointments to the panel, while a commission drafts a proposal for a new form of school governance.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
Plano drafts broad deal Plano submitted a proposal to DART in November and outlined a potential agreement in more detail in January, according to documents obtained by The Dallas Morning News.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
The National Energy Administration (NEA), which drafts China’s national energy strategy, revealed on January 21, that the East Asian nation’s charging system is already capable of supporting more than 40 million news energy vehicles (EVs).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Tommy drafts your characters to join him in combating whatever comes next.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
Elected leaders give city management direction and OK ordinances, while city staff executes those decisions and drafts policies or proposals for the council to consider.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Often, when a team drafts a player billed as the next superstar, there are questions surrounding whether or not that player will live up to all the hype.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Undue Medical Debt also drafts new policies to fix the healthcare system.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Keep your flowers in a location that is bright but avoid direct sunlight, and keep them away from drafts, or entryways where large temperature fluctuations are likely.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Silver knows that strong words and six-figure fines might not be nearly enough to compel struggling teams to commit to real competition instead of improving their odds in what’s expected to be one of the deepest drafts in recent history — and that’s why the NBA is looking at stronger solutions.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Silver knows strong words and six-figure fines might not be nearly enough to compel struggling teams to commit to real competition instead of improving their odds in what’s expected to be one of the deepest drafts in recent history — and that’s why the NBA is looking at stronger solutions.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Complicating matters is the fact that Green Bay doesn’t have a first-round pick to draft a cornerback with in either of the next two drafts.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The author would like to thank Kyle Corbitt, Jason Kuperberg, and Sam Beskind for reviewing early drafts and providing invaluable feedback.
—Matt Shumer, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
From 2018 to 2023, the club selected 20 players in the top 120 picks of the respective amateur drafts; the highlights include pitchers Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, and position players Josh Jung, Evan Carter and Wyatt Langford.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Avoid direct sunlight, heat from a vent or drafts from a door or window.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
After the Justice Department shut the door on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files in July 2025, FBI agents worked on drafts of a 21-page presentation of all the evidence the FBI had gathered in the case, including a summary of allegations against 11 men.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Heat almost never drafts busts.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, 43 education advocacy groups called on lawmakers to extend mayoral control by only two years and strip the mayor of his majority appointments to the panel, while a commission drafts a proposal for a new form of school governance.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
Plano drafts broad deal Plano submitted a proposal to DART in November and outlined a potential agreement in more detail in January, according to documents obtained by The Dallas Morning News.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
The National Energy Administration (NEA), which drafts China’s national energy strategy, revealed on January 21, that the East Asian nation’s charging system is already capable of supporting more than 40 million news energy vehicles (EVs).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Tommy drafts your characters to join him in combating whatever comes next.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025
Elected leaders give city management direction and OK ordinances, while city staff executes those decisions and drafts policies or proposals for the council to consider.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Often, when a team drafts a player billed as the next superstar, there are questions surrounding whether or not that player will live up to all the hype.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Undue Medical Debt also drafts new policies to fix the healthcare system.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafts
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When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vendors lined the park Saturday, selling everything from jewelry and toys to Korean corn dogs and boba drinks.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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For her part, Quant doesn’t want treated effluent flowing into the pond where her livestock drinks and her family and youngsters from her church fish.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2026
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On top of the wet conditions, some strong winds will accompany the storm, especially in the mountain areas, where gusts are expected to reach 30 to 50 mph.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Harper and Yasmin, who’s emerged as the series’ co-lead, started out among Pierpoint’s newest hires; by the end of Season 3, the firm had been effectively dissolved, its novice traders scattered to the winds.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Students learn from industry veterans Center Principal Brandy Schneider said the center recruits instructors from industry rather than only classroom teachers.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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An adaptation of the Capcom video game series from director Kitao Sakurai, the film has Koji playing the franchise’s central martial artist, Ryu, who reunites with Ken (Centineo) when Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The approach draws from Western character IP models and Japanese anime’s cross-platform playbook, targeting younger audiences while the studio prepares to announce a new feature film partnership by mid-2026.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Voters should choose me in this primary because my experience in commercial, contract, and corporate law prepares me to govern effectively.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Keep a shallow pan or old towel handy in case any water drains during the process.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Use a good quality potting mix that drains well in the container.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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SpaceX additionally benefits from billions of dollars in contracts from the Department of Defense by providing launch services for classified satellites and other payloads.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Matrix targets heavier payloads and longer routes than most current designs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bar program includes cocktails with personal backstories and spice-box flavors, including nonalcoholic sips like the delicate, floral Honey Heist, made with Lyre’s Dry London spirit, cardamom, saffron, honey and ginger.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Drinks feel just as grown-up, shifting away from sweet sips like sodas (a 2025 staple) and sugary mixed drinks toward options like sparkling water with citrus, martinis (with an olive or onion, of course), savory cocktails, and bloody Marys or Caesars.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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