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Recent Examples of adrift
Yet you’re still left adrift — not unlike Leslie, whose primal attachment to Martin is at once a comfort and a source of existential conflict.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
But the Pioneers have abruptly lost three straight again, and are now adrift near the bottom of the MAAC standings.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
West Ham remain in the relegation zone and are six points adrift of Leeds United (16th) and Nottingham Forest (17th).
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
All three family members were rescued after roughly 10 hours adrift, their survival credited to the teenager’s courage and determination.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
But the Pioneers have abruptly lost three straight again, and are now adrift near the bottom of the MAAC standings.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
West Ham remain in the relegation zone and are six points adrift of Leeds United (16th) and Nottingham Forest (17th).
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
All three family members were rescued after roughly 10 hours adrift, their survival credited to the teenager’s courage and determination.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adrift
Adjective
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In Send Help, now in theaters, Linda (Rachel McAdams) and her overbearing boss Bradley (Dylan O’Brien) survive a plane crash and become stranded on a deserted island, where their past office grievances become a violent fight for survival.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2026
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The film is an adaptation of the ghost novel of the same name, which follows a married couple who travel to Europe to adopt a baby and stay in a deserted hotel filled with eccentric characters.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The plants are heat- and drought-resistant, and the divided, blue-green leaves add interest to the garden.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Republicans and Democrats remain divided on many policies and priorities.—
Justin Callais,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Swift rewrites the forsaken lover's fate through her own lens.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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All those lonesome, forsaken, snuffed-out lives.—
Huda Fakhreddine
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His refusal to weaponize suffering is one of his most important — and most neglected— lessons.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The department issued heavy fines and ultimately shuttered a neglected building in Denver’s uptown neighborhood last year that was owned by CBZ Management.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hand creams are often a forgotten but very important part of any anti-aging routine, especially during the cooler months.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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The term separation of powers has become a quaint concept from a forgotten Constitution.—
Carolyn Cavecche,
Oc Register,
22 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The abandoned Westminster Mall has turned into a hotspot for vandalism since shuttering in late 2025, according to police who are attempting to raise awareness about the issue.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rogers is shopworker Polly Parrish, who gets mistakenly identified as the parent of an abandoned baby.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The Stars looked disjointed early.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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For example, pairing a cool-toned gray roof with a warm-toned façade can feel disjointed rather than cohesive.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The new and old faces added in recent weeks have helped galvanize a group that has often seemed disconnected.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia face disconnected programs.—
Scott Suckow,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Adrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adrift. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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