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  • present participle of drift.
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drifting

ADJECTIVE
afloat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
Antonyms


ADJECTIVE
carried
Synonyms




ADJECTIVE
idling
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG






ADJECTIVE
wandering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK




ADVERB
adrift
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
anchored on course tied down








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Pilots will constantly eye one another in the formation, and warn each other if they start drifting too close to each other.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

The hazardous smoke has led to an increase in respiratory problems, forced schools to close, and has been drifting to neighbouring countries including -- Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

From Barron's Sep. 5, 2026

Their rarity and longevity make them especially valuable to researchers studying glacier retreat, changing ocean conditions and the risks posed by drifting ice in polar regions.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

In June, a Ukrainian naval drone exploded at the Romanian port of Constanta after drifting to Romania’s coast.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Nim flew down the hill as Selkie led the whole herd into the water, splashing and barking at the strange shape drifting in through the reef.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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