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Recent Examples of drafty
African violets aren’t that picky about temperature, but they should be sheltered from drafty windows, air conditioning units, and heaters.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Many are warehoused in drafty hallways.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
The idea is that replacing drafty old homes with modern, more airtight construction creates a need for indoor ventilation, The Washington Post said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Avoid Cold Drafts and Heat Sources Keep plants away from drafty windows, doors, radiators, and vents during winter.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Many are warehoused in drafty hallways.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
The idea is that replacing drafty old homes with modern, more airtight construction creates a need for indoor ventilation, The Washington Post said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Avoid Cold Drafts and Heat Sources Keep plants away from drafty windows, doors, radiators, and vents during winter.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafty
Adjective
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That blustery January Saturday was peaceful, but just weeks before came a day imbued with fear.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Expect a blustery, frigid day with wind chills ranging from 0 to 10 degrees.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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More than 1,500 residents were left without power on Saturday due to windy gusts reaching up to 55 mph, according to BGE.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lionel Messi and his teammates, who trained in windy 50-degree weather Friday morning, were headed to Ecuador later in the day for a preseason game Saturday against Barcelona de Guayaquil.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thunderstorms may also bring small hail and gusty winds.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The combination of strong, gusty winds near the coast will create near blizzard conditions, which will greatly reduce visibility and cause dangerous conditions late Saturday and overnight.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Winds will still be breezy, coming in out of the northwest at around 10mph.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The same can be said of Schneeberger and Neibaur’s volume, a read that, like its subject, exhibits a breezy superficial charm before giving way to genuine depth and multiple rewards.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafty. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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