DRAFTING Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

drafting

verb

present participle of draft

as in recruiting

to pick especially for required military service my grandfather was drafted to fight in a war that he opposed

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as in preparing

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 pumping

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 drafting The proposal to stop drafting prep players is based purely on economics. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 McCarthy, who's looking to prove the Vikings didn't make a massive mistake by drafting him 10th overall in 2024, is banking on momentum and familiarity with the system to give him an advantage over Murray. — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 30 July 2026 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged to introduce EU-wide restrictions, while 10 EU countries are drafting their own social media bans, including Greece, Sweden, Portugal, and Spain. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 30 July 2026 And in turn, there was a sense of following – like birds in formation drafting off the lead bird – with the Christ-spirit leading the way. — Scott Jenkins, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026 Recently, Overton has been involved in drafting new policies for the use of peptides, short chains of amino acids that are available on the gray market but that, in many cases, have scant scientific evidence to support their safety or efficacy. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 That could mean hundreds of hours spent researching the law, drafting legal briefs, and meeting with clients and witnesses, along with thousands of dollars spent on travel, hotels and meals. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026 Traditional fantasy football wisdom cautions against drafting rookie tight ends. — John Riker, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Intuit has developed a wide range of AI agents that work behind the scenes, identifying issues that need review, drafting follow-up reminders, and more. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026

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But there’s also room for a couple of 3 stars, as the Super 11 is more about high school star power than recruiting ranking.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
That's right, Curt Cignetti just changed the entire dynamic of Hoosier recruiting with a commitment from one Monshun Sales, a five-star wideout hailing from nearby Indianapolis.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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Two years after April 8, 2024’s North American eclipse, NASA is once again preparing to broadcast one of nature’s greatest spectacles live.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
While the summer focuses on prepared foods, the Toupses also do holiday drop-offs during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even Valentine’s Day that provide ingredients for preparing festive meals at home.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

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This time around, Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and eight-time Grammy winner Jon Batiste is composing the score.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 29 July 2026
The dots composing the words move up the screen while the rest of the pinpoints move downward, generating a visual opposition that the human mind can detect and discern.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

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Make sure vents are unobstructed, check that the condensate drain is draining properly, and keep the area around the indoor unit clean and dry.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
After the nation’s July 4 celebration, workers began draining and repairing the pool to address the underlying problems.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

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Both Frank's and Lurk Cards are taking steps to protect their stores, including emptying all display cases at the end of the day.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 30 July 2026
In December, it was announced that the Aqueduct would close on June 28th, bringing its hundred-and-thirty-two-year history of hosting live horse races and emptying wallets to an end.

— Rebecca Egan McCarthy, New Yorker, 21 July 2026

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