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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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However, a mysterious doctor showed up and revealed herself as Asuka, spitting mist at Charlotte's face, which also hit Alexa.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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There is also pretty but not always energetic imagery filmed in different referenced parts of the current American wilderness — snow gathering in fields, mist rising above mountaintops — and never-energetic shots of re-enactors loading muskets or preparing for battle.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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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,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Spindrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spindrift. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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