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Recent Examples of spindrift
To talk while icy spindrift needled her legs and snow smothered her head was a sign of just how worried people here are about Trump’s rhetoric.
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Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
Another thoughtful feature: The front vestibule has a flap that blocks spindrift reasonably well, according to Backpacker.
—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
Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
Another thoughtful feature: The front vestibule has a flap that blocks spindrift reasonably well, according to Backpacker.
—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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The visuals are augmented by movement of the seating as well as special effects with mist and smells.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Products in the new collection include a thermal shield mist, volumizing mousse, and strong hold gel.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The spray face is mineral-resistant and cleans easily.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Spindrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spindrift. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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