as in gypsy
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
the drifter just packed up and moved on to the next dead-end job
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Recent Examples of drifter
Meanwhile, Dickinson, Babygirl actor and a relative newcomer to A-list stardom, will debut his feature film Urchin, about a drifter (Frank Dillane) on the streets of London.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Based on Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novel series, the show stars Ritchson as the infamous ex-military police officer and drifter who uses his combat skills (and intimidating stature) to take down dangerous criminals.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
She is guided on her way by Boyce (Dave Bautista), a drifter who is one of few able to navigate the Lost Lands.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Millie Bobby Brown will star as an orphaned teenager searching for her brother across a post-apocalyptic American West, joined by a loveable robot and a drifter (Chris Pratt).
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Based on Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novel series, the show stars Ritchson as the infamous ex-military police officer and drifter who uses his combat skills (and intimidating stature) to take down dangerous criminals.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
She is guided on her way by Boyce (Dave Bautista), a drifter who is one of few able to navigate the Lost Lands.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Millie Bobby Brown will star as an orphaned teenager searching for her brother across a post-apocalyptic American West, joined by a loveable robot and a drifter (Chris Pratt).
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drifter
Noun
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Yet successful nomad entrepreneurs prove otherwise.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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One of the spots drawing nomads in droves is Medellín, located in Colombia’s northwest.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Singapore Changi Airport is a popular destination for travelers, due to the unique amenities such as an indoor rock climbing wall, swimming pool, extensive shopping, and even a gym.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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Global Entry is a program run by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection that allows expedited clearance for travelers arriving in the U.S. who are pre-approved and low-risk.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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“Drifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drifter. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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