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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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The non-aerosol mist gives skin a radiant sheen while shielding it with broad-spectrum SPF 50.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
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Full sun Soil Type: Medium, well-draining, average Soil pH: Adaptable (6.0-8.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9 Often called blue mist for their airy clouds of late summer blooms, bluebeard is a deciduous perennial that behaves like a shrub in warmer reaches of its range.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Many gardeners swear by homemade scent deterrents like dog and cat hair or sprays made with cayenne pepper and garlic.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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“Spindrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spindrift. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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