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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
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But according to Blue Origin, a larger nose cone gives New Glenn twice the cargo volume of Falcon 9, and its powerful engines are designed to propel double the payload mass.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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And in a first, the Starship on Monday will attempt a Starlink payload deployment test – a key capability for the vehicle in the future.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Think clean, refreshing sips rather than sugary sweetness.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Stop by the tasting room for sips of North Carolina vintages.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday and Wednesday, the gusty Santa Ana winds will come in periods.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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The winds could threaten small signs of progress firefighters made over the weekend with the Pacific Palisades Fire — the most destructive in the history of Los Angeles.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Burnett recruited leading Americana, folk and bluegrass music virtuosos including Alison Krauss, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Larkin Poe and Lucius to appear on Look Up, many on multiple tracks.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
10 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, another research group in Singapore is currently recruiting for a study on the Delta variant.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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As Trump prepares to take over the White House, many of Biden's policies could be undone, including his work to deliver student loan forgiveness for millions of Americans.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Rotunda is prepared as the inclement weather alternative for each inauguration in the event of inclement weather.—
Zeke Miller,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cornell said the next step is to drain the New Glenn rocket of its fuel.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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And, if more private schools did open in rural areas, that would drain enrollment from public schools that often served as centers of the community.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2025
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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 22 Jan. 2025.
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