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Recent Examples of drafty
Windows can be drafty, so consider moving your cat’s bed a little farther away to avoid the chill.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
African violets aren’t that picky about temperature, but they should be sheltered from drafty windows, air conditioning units, and heaters.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Many are warehoused in drafty hallways.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
The idea is that replacing drafty old homes with modern, more airtight construction creates a need for indoor ventilation, The Washington Post said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
African violets aren’t that picky about temperature, but they should be sheltered from drafty windows, air conditioning units, and heaters.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Many are warehoused in drafty hallways.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
The idea is that replacing drafty old homes with modern, more airtight construction creates a need for indoor ventilation, The Washington Post said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafty
Adjective
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On a blustery October night in Brooklyn, an unusual crowd gathered outside the opulent Kings Theatre.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2026
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Trust is built over time, but the blustery ultimatum that Hegseth has set leaves Anthropic with no good options.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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April weather is cool, wet, and often windy at altitude.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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The windy city is also a finalist along with Atlanta to host the 2028 convention.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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In these areas, storms are generally more isolated and less intense, but gusty winds and heavy rain remain possible.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Temperatures behind the front will drop into the 50s and low 60s, with breezy north winds.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Style them with a flowy dress for brunch dates, slacks and a blazer at work, or breezy linen pants and a T-shirt for casual wear any day of the week.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafty. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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