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Recent Examples of drafty
Photojournalist Ann Hermes traveled to the offices of the Ipswich Local News (Massachusetts), the Juneau Empire (Alaska), and 50 more newsrooms in between to document the endangered local journalist’s increasingly dim and drafty habitations.
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Dec. 2025
This compact space heater could be the solution to drafty rooms or super cold nights this winter.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Install tight-fitting, insulating drapes or shades on windows that feel drafty after weatherizing.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Take precautions now to avoid drafty doors and windows, which can cause heat to seep out.
—Christopher Murray
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Dec. 2025
This compact space heater could be the solution to drafty rooms or super cold nights this winter.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Install tight-fitting, insulating drapes or shades on windows that feel drafty after weatherizing.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025
Take precautions now to avoid drafty doors and windows, which can cause heat to seep out.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafty
Adjective
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But January, with its blustery winds and chilly temperatures, is when boxes must be cleaned, inspected and repaired.—
Joe Murphy,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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That's a blustery way to say the mission will provide critical insights into Mars' climate history and evolution.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Weekend in the 50s ahead Over Oklahoma City, the weather is predicted to hit 55 degrees at its highest on Saturday, and has the makings of a windy day overall with average winds at 10 mph and gusts up to 23 mph.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cold and windy conditions are expected in the Southern California region on Thursday, with Santa Ana winds set to develop this evening.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Locally gusty winds also could pose a hazard.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the precipitation, winds could also be increasingly gusty from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Rockies.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Among the new additions is the Buena Vista Lounge, a breezy, open-air welcome area surrounded by greenery and sweeping ocean views.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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As for the skirt, the silhouette was breezy and looked to be easy to move around in.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafty. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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