snowdrifts

plural of snowdrift

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snowdrifts
Noun
  • The stock recently took a hit as credit-quality concerns weighed on global banks, but a strong quarterly report eased those worries.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Both legacy banks and startups have been trying to compete with firms like Moneygram or Western Union, which historically charged large remittance and currency-changing fees.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Full-backs are encouraged to get up the pitch to support the attack and provide greater width, often creating a front five across the pitch as the No 10 drifts between the lines.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Standing plants support wildlife, prevent snow drifts, and reduce urban flooding.
    Benjamin Vogt, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Some shells are soft, and others are hard with spikes or mounds.
    Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Archaeologists furthermore explained that, in this region, specifically, the burial mounds tend to harken back to pre-Roman traditions, which might suggest a meeting between Celtic and Roman cultures.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Snowdrifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowdrifts. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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