as in gypsies
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 drifters
Entrants included everything from historic race cars to JDM drifters, time attack competition cars and off-roaders.
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Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drifters
Noun
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The weather is almost always perfect, the mountains are endlessly inviting, and state's inland gems, like the ever-popular Palm Springs, offer plenty of magic for weekend wanderers.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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According to new research published in the E-Journal of the Excavations of Pompeii, a handful of survivors, destitute wanderers, and treasure hunters continued to call the ruins home for decades.—
Andrew Paul Aug 7,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For aspiring nomads, understand that flexibility must be earned through trust, consistency and clear communication.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Skinner advises travelers to try their best to remain calm and engage with the person as little as possible.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Designed for both outdoor adventures and everyday wear, these highly versatile joggers are ideal for travelers seeking functional and stylish activewear.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Drifters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drifters. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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