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noun

ˈdraft How to pronounce draft (audio)
Definition of draftnext
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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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2
as in sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time took a long draft of the beer before putting his mug down

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as in wind
noticeable movement of air in a particular direction do you feel a draft from beneath the door?

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draft

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verb

1
as in to recruit
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 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
Noun
There is overwhelming support among Jewish Israelis for establishing a state commission to investigate the events of October 7th, and for imposing the draft on the ultra-Orthodox. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026 The Coastal Commission — which has been inundated in recent weeks with media questions and emergency permit requests amid record-breaking flooding from El Niño and tropical storms — is reviewing the draft findings. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
The Bruins took a huge hit with their top six players all getting drafted by WNBA teams. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Exod With help from stakes and guy lines, the air beams then hold the tent fabric high and taut, creating a voluminous cabin ready to house a tactical table and everyone who has a stake in drafting the master plan. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for draft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draft
  1. payload
  2. sip
  3. wind
  4. recruit
  5. prepare
  6. drain
  7. burden
  8. drink
Noun
  • These figures therefore should not be treated as interchangeable measures of payload capacity.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The 32 payloads were deployed over a two-hour span beginning about 57 minutes after launch.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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  • At the ground-floor Bar di Passo, sip Campari classics at the counter, surrounded by an exquisite Art Deco backdrop that has captivated patrons since its opening.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Attendees sample tastings of live-fire dishes from various chefs while enjoying sips of premium whiskey and wines from the region.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of sip
Noun
  • Helium plays an important role in wind, solar and nuclear energy production, space exploration, medical imaging and research.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Gradually, contributions from nuclear fission and solar-, water-, and wind-power have augmented our supply.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of wind
Verb
  • Lee recruited a friend to help move the box to her bedroom, but the setup itself took less than 10 minutes.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Atlanta rapper just announced Fresh—the follow-up to his 2025 studio effort Wham and subsequent mixtape The Leaks—and has recruited frequent collaborators Future and Young Thug for features, alongside Rylo Rodriguez, Bally Baby, and Fatt Smaxx.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of recruit
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  • The foundation cites decades of research and learning showing that grantees with flexible, long-term funding were better prepared for the unexpected.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nick Sirianni addresses Barkley's return Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni emphasized the importance of getting Barkley back as the team prepares for Monday night's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • Allen drained it to extend Charlotte’s lead to 20, and then found Dennis Schröder for a high-five as Miami called a timeout.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In hopes of restoring the water's blue hue, park rangers partially drained Morning Glory in the 1970s to extract debris.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of drain
Noun
  • As case counts surged in the initial months of the outbreak, population and demographic data revealed who was shouldering the greatest burdens.
    — Julie Morita, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • These were expensive and life-changing burdens, even for those who avoided trial and conviction.
    — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of burden
Noun
  • The beverage lineup includes espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccinos, cold and hot coffee, and specialty seasonal drinks.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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