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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 Summer Fridays Jet Lag Essentials Hydration Set includes four travel-size staples—hydration mist, serum, the brand’s iconic Jet Lag Mask, and eye patches—all designed to keep your skin hydrated on the go.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Face mists are formulated to hydrate and balance the skin, often using nourishing ingredients such as niacinamide, aloe vera, and witch hazel.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Narcan is a brand name of naloxone nasal spray.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Spindrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spindrift. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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