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draft

[draft, drahft] / dræft, drɑft /
NOUN
something formulated; plan
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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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Earlier in the draft, UConn guard Azzi Fudd was selected by Dallas Wings with the No. 1 overall pick.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In Monday’s draft, the position where a player is selected determines how much money she will earn on her rookie deal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“You probably heard that I want to start a draft again. Which is a great sign for the ceasefire,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Here’s how the draft is projected to unfold.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“Hank Greenberg just registered for the draft, one of the first big leaguers to do it.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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