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Synonyms for draft

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for draft

the act of drawing or pulling a load

an act of drinking or the amount swallowed

compulsory enrollment in military service

a preliminary plan or version, as of a written work

to enroll compulsorily in military service

to draw up a preliminary plan or version of

to devise and set down

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Synonyms for draft

a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)

a preliminary sketch of a design or picture

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a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

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any of the various versions in the development of a written work

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the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)

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a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace

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a dose of liquid medicine

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a large and hurried swallow

the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

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draw up an outline or sketch for something

engage somebody to enter the army

make a blueprint of

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The Delegation of the European Union to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the EU Special Representative in BiH is concerned that draft amendments to the RS Law on Public Peace and Order, if adopted, would adversely affect the exercise of fundamental freedoms in Republika Srpska (RS), in particular freedom of expression and freedom of assembly.
The ruling government has moved as many as seven drafts, of which three draft had already be moved in the Parliament but due to completion of the latter's tenure could not be approved.
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The regular meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by HE the Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, on Wednesday approved a draft law on the treatment and recycling of waste.
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