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drift away

VERB

forsake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disown forgo forswear jettison quit relinquish renounce repudiate set aside spurn

STRONG

abdicate desert disclaim jilt leave resign surrender yield

WEAK

cast off change one's tune give up have done with kiss goodbye leave flat leave high and dry run out on show the door take the oath throw over walk out on wash one's hands of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve continue keep

STRONG

claim hold maintain

WEAK

go back rediscover return revert

Example Sentences

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Major bookstores are also embracing the trend as young people increasingly drift away from physical books.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Without a stable point to settle, they drift away instead of forming a conductive bridge.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The committee’s drift away from rate cuts has made delivering on the president’s expectations a thornier assignment for Warsh, who served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

His partner in good intentions is Hakeem “I’m Ready” Jeffries, who doesn’t want to drift away.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2025

All she knew was that they did drift away when she approached; but she couldn’t stay with everyone who wanted her to, because she had to move on.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

drift away

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