drift
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Synonyms for drift
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Synonyms for drift
to move about at random, especially over a wide area
a group of things gathered haphazardly
the general sense or significance, as of an action or statement
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Synonyms for drift
the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
a process of linguistic change over a period of time
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a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents
a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine
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be in motion due to some air or water current
wander from a direct course or at random
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current
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