drift -
To move slowly and smoothly, especially through air or water.
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
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flit -
To move swiftly and lightly
The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.
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revert -
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.
After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.
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whoosh -
A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound
Jim heard the whoosh of the golf ball as it flew over his head.
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conduit -
A person or organization that acts as a medium for transmitting something (like information or money).
He acted as a conduit between the company and its overseas clients.
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pluck -
To take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place
In Ralph Waldo Emerson's beautiful poem Forbearance, he suggests that it is good to appreciate a beautiful flower without plucking it from the ground.
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sift -
To put a fine, loose, or powdery substance through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles
Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.
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disperse -
To scatter or spread over a wide area.
The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.
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depart -
To leave a place, especially to start a journey.
Our flight departs at 8:30 a.m., so we need to get to the airport early in the morning.
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trend -
A general direction in which something is developing or changing over time, such as a popular style or activity, especially in fashion, technology, or culture.
There's a growing trend toward remote work - working at home - in many industries.
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jostle -
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd
Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.
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haul -
To pull or drag something with effort or force.
It took three men to haul the fishing net out of the water.
