- present participle of drift.
drifting
Example Sentences
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At the instant of detonation, an exhausted Dickman was drifting in and out of sleep, his feet resting on luggage.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026
Brilliant blue and white stars sparkle against glowing crimson clouds of hydrogen gas, creating a breathtaking scene that resembles fireworks shining through drifting smoke.
From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026
England's squad was wrapping up an open training session in Kansas when the first ripples were drifting across social media.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
This leaves Jolie as the movie’s magnetic center, with Maxine drifting through despair as she ponders what to do.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
The smoke should have been drifting toward me.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
