spindrift

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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. 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
  • Waterspouts are spinning columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In Shasta County, near the geographic top of California, McArthur-Burney State Park is known for its picturesque waterfalls, with rainbows rising through the mist when the sun shines just right.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • If critters start snacking on neighborhood pumpkins, protect yours with a peppermint spray.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Spindrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spindrift. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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