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Recent Examples of spindrift
Another thoughtful feature: The front vestibule has a flap that blocks spindrift reasonably well, according to Backpacker.
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Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 3 Dec. 2020
A foot of new snow had fallen the night before, and spindrift whipped off La Meije, a sea of icy blue glaciers pocked by crevasses and cliffs unfurling down its flanks.
—Kelley McMillan Manley, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2016
Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 3 Dec. 2020
A foot of new snow had fallen the night before, and spindrift whipped off La Meije, a sea of icy blue glaciers pocked by crevasses and cliffs unfurling down its flanks.
—Kelley McMillan Manley, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spindrift
Noun
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Whenever the surface of the soil feels dry on top, mist or bottom water.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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Located just 15 minutes north of Olympic National Park, the resort’s tents are nestled in secluded groves overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca, where guests fall asleep to the rhythm of the Pacific and wake to sunlight filtering through towering conifers and coastal mist.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The interior jets target the inner surfaces of bottles, while exterior sprays scrub away external grime from pump parts and teething toys.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Made by a trusted brand, this dish spray cleans dishes that other dish soaps can’t tackle.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Spindrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spindrift. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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