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draft

Definition for draft

noun as in something formulated; plan

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blueprint, outline, version

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abstract, delineation

noun as in check for paying money

noun as in gust of air

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breeze, current, eddy, puff, wind

noun as in military conscription

noun as in drink of beverage

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drag, drain, drench, glass, peg, quaff, swallow, swig, swill

verb as in formulate

verb as in select for military force

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Example Sentences

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It often makes sense for teams like the Jets, who are 1-7, to trade players with short-term value to get back future draft capital.

They felt the draft Zone Zero requirements — which would be the strictest statewide defensible space rules on the books — were a step too far.

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The organisation has drafted guidelines for health, social care, housing and education services for assessing, diagnosing and supporting people with Pica, with the aim of getting these formally adopted.

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The hero was Will Smith, the All-Star catcher the Dodgers drafted in the first round nearly a decade ago.

Early drafts set some limits on the scope of shareable data, but were “pretty weak,” according to Tracy Rosenberg, advocacy director for Oakland Privacy.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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