drift about
Frequency: 5.02.1 per million words
To move around a place without a clear purpose.
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- He drifted about the new city for hours, with no particular destination in mind.
- They say a lonely spirit drifts about the castle corridors at night.
- Feeling out of place, she was just drifting about the party, not talking to anyone.
- Since finishing college, he has just drifted about at home, unsure of his next step.
- The last autumn leaves drifted about in the gentle breeze.
- His perfect Sunday involved just drifting about the house in his pajamas.
- Vague ideas for a new novel were drifting about in her mind.
- With the engine off, the small boat drifted about on the calm lake.
- Don't just drift about; find something productive to do with your day!
- The lost dog drifted about the neighborhood, searching for a familiar scent.