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draft

[draft, drahft] / dræft, drɑft /
NOUN
something formulated; plan
Synonyms
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blueprint outline version
STRONG
abstract delineation
WEAK
preliminary form rough sketch
NOUN
check for paying money
Synonyms
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bill
STRONG
IOU bond cheque coupon debenture order receipt warrant
WEAK
bank draft letter of credit money order promissory note
NOUN
gust of air
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STRONG
breeze current eddy puff wind
NOUN
military conscription
Synonyms
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conscription lottery selection
STRONG
allotment assignment impressment induction levy recruiting registration
WEAK
call of duty call-up letter from Uncle Sam roll call selective service
NOUN
drink of beverage
Synonyms
STRONG
drag drain drench glass peg quaff swallow swig swill
VERB
formulate
Synonyms
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design devise draw up forge outline prepare
STRONG
adumbrate characterize compose concoct contrive delineate draw fabricate fashion form frame invent make manufacture plan project rough shape skeleton sketch
WEAK
block out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disorganize
STRONG
break demolish destroy neglect raze ruin stop tell the truth wreck
VERB
select for military force
Synonyms
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call up choose press recruit
STRONG
conscript dragoon enlist enroll impress indite induct muster
WEAK
conscribe sign on sign up
Antonyms
STRONG
avoid dodge neglect reject

Example Sentences

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Who are the players to watch at the NFL Draft?

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Duke University freshman Cameron “Cam” Boozer is one of the best players in college basketball and is expected to be one of the first selections in the 2026 NBA Draft.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

The NBA Draft system means the teams that finish lowest in the standings have the best chances of landing the top prospects.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

In the interim, he entered the 2023 NBA Draft, signed a two-way deal with the San Antonio Spurs and spent three seasons toiling away in the G League.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Draft final report to the National Park Service.

From Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay National Monument, Alaska by Commerce, United States Department of

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