as in gypsy
a person who roams about without a fixed route or destination
the drifter just packed up and moved on to the next dead-end job
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Recent Examples of drifter
Hartnett plays a down-on-his luck drifter named Lucas Reyes, who wakes up in Bangkok with a hangover, a black eye, and his hated ex Katherine Brunt (Katee Sackhoff), calling him for a favor.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
Also returning are Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz), a drifter and paramour to Doe, and the series’ most recognizable character, the serial killer clown Sweet Tooth (played by Joe Seanoa and voiced by Will Arnett).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
And Who Could Play That Character Yancy Grey (Jack Schumacher), who started the show off as a drifter who landed in Ransom Canyon to try and make quick work of getting close to one Cap Fuller (James Brolin).
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
On April 25, 2000, Acosta, 49, was abducted by Michael Tanzi, a 23-year-old Massachusetts drifter who asked Acosta for a cigarette, punched her and threw her into her Plymouth Voyager van.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
Also returning are Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz), a drifter and paramour to Doe, and the series’ most recognizable character, the serial killer clown Sweet Tooth (played by Joe Seanoa and voiced by Will Arnett).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
And Who Could Play That Character Yancy Grey (Jack Schumacher), who started the show off as a drifter who landed in Ransom Canyon to try and make quick work of getting close to one Cap Fuller (James Brolin).
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
On April 25, 2000, Acosta, 49, was abducted by Michael Tanzi, a 23-year-old Massachusetts drifter who asked Acosta for a cigarette, punched her and threw her into her Plymouth Voyager van.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drifter
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The core of the RSF consists of Arabic-speaking nomads, once known as the Janjaweed, who have long been in conflict with the non-Arab farmers in this part of Sudan.—
Lynsey Addario,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2025
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Although it is produced in Kazakhstan, using markedly modern distillation equipment, the drink is actually inspired by ancient Iranian nomads.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The wealth of amenities and things to do in a stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline setting have made Kiawah immensely appealing for families, corporate groups, and some of the most avid golf travelers from around the country.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Swiftly Tech Long-sleeve Shirt 2.0 Hip Length $78 $54 at Lululemon Lululemon’s Swiftly Tech collection is ideal for active travelers like me who can’t get through a day of sightseeing without sweating.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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“Drifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drifter. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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