1
as in loads
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the draft of an average-sized oil tanker
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
1
as in recruits
to pick especially for required military service
my grandfather was drafted to fight in a war that he opposed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafts
Noun
-
The Palisades and Eaton fires were burning out of control in Los Angeles County as ferocious winds fueled the fast-moving blazes.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025 -
The region remains under severe red flag warnings as dry, unpredictable and strong offshore winds pick up across the region.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Shannon Felton Spence noted that meetings between the heir and the president are essential, especially as William prepares to be king.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
-
Alejandra Rubio To help gather sacred items, the family prepares for the dance a year in advance.—
Alejandra Rubio,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Both rockets released their payloads—think ion guages, magnetometers, and vapor chasers; the latter released colorful puffs of gas—during an auroral substorm.—
Michael D'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
-
The Falcon 9's upper stage, meanwhile, continued its ascent into LEO with its 27 payloads.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
-
Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
As Forbes retail contributor Kiri Masters writes, the de minimis law allows direct-to-consumer platforms like Temu to potentially avoid tariffs on individual shipments up to $800 per day, while traditional retailers and sellers importing in bulk would face the full impact.—
DeArbea Walker,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
-
Santana writes for the Associated Press.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The Dodgers’ heartbeat still pumps.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
-
For the walkabout, Charlotte wore a blue coat dress embroidered with a tartan pattern, navy tights and black Mary Jane pumps.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The downtown/uptown vibe of the models going from cargos to slip crystal dresses brought the Dolce & Gabbana glamour to the streets with a full-on dance party.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
-
Since the reduction of Russian gas supplies to Europe, many nations have turned to LNG imports to fill the gap, creating intense competition for available cargoes.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Drafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafts. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share