How to Use drift off in a Sentence

drift off

phrasal verb

• Those who prefer a light show to drift off to sleep may want to consider the Blisslights Sky Lite Evolve.
  — Anna Halkidis, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2023
• Nothing beats the feeling of drifting off to sleep in a soft, cozy bed after a long day.
  — Samantha Jones, Women's Health, 10 Aug. 2023
• The pros and cons of each of those options circled back and forth in my head, keeping me from drifting off to sleep.
  — Eddy Nahmias, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2015
• In many cases the drones have drifted off course for a bit but then returned safely to base.
  — Courtney Kube, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2024
• Two boats had drifted off and gotten stuck on the Israeli side of the border, with two more getting beached near the pier.
  — The Editors, National Review, 30 May 2024
• That night, the younger bear carved out a resting place and drifted off, setting the perfect scene for Sarikhani's photo.
  — USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
• Edwards’ Kia drifted off the road and got stuck on some rocks under a bridge, enabling the police cars to catch up.
  — Erin B. Logan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024
• How to use the sleep tracker Using the app is as simple as placing it by your pillow and drifting off to sleep.
  — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
• The mask is perfect for light sleepers or anyone who needs complete darkness to drift off.
  — Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024
• As the child drifts off to sleep, little ones listening along will be lulled into quiet time, too.
  — Wendy Dunn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
• The four of us all had our eye on the same goals in hundreds of ways, and even as that started drifting off, most of us have always been in alignment on most things.
  — Josh Chesler, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2024
• When the blackout occurred, the ship’s rudder was turned 3 degrees to the starboard side and remained stuck there as the vessel drifted off course.
  — USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
• These very agreeable events went on for several hours until the night sky was bright with stars and people drifted off to their dwellings.
  — Andrew Weil, Harper's Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
• Phase errors measured in picoseconds can cause the microwave beam to blur or drift off its target.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 9 May 2024
• China has maintained the balloon was a civilian vessel that had drifted off course.
  — James Farrell, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
• After that, the Solar Orbiter will drift off the ecliptic plane to begin examining the sun’s poles.
  — WIRED, 20 Sep. 2023
• This inability to relax the mind and drift off, in turn, causes even more anxiety.
  — Mark Gurarie, Health, 23 Sep. 2023
• Segments of the twentieth century’s avant-garde drifted off to lofts and galleries, where the rent was low, wine was cheap, and decorum nonexistent.
  — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
• The eight-episode series explores oceans, deserts, grasslands, coasts, and more, where nature itself provides the type of soundtrack people listen to while drifting off to sleep.
  — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2023
• Just before midnight, the young male clambered onto this small iceberg and using his strong paws clawed away at it to carve out a bed for himself before drifting off to sleep.
  — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
• The rest of the country, meanwhile, presumably had drifted off to sleep, unenthused by late-night football between two bottom-half Big Ten teams.
  — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
• But time intrudes and the Zenyatta story has drifted off, needing a milestone to rekindle the memories.
  — Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
• Dreamy episodes drifted off into worlds of magic, all tender touches and subtle pastels.
  — Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, 9 Sep. 2023
• Enjoying an alcoholic drink before drifting off to sleep on a long-haul flight might put your heart health and sleep quality at risk, according to a small study.
  — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 June 2024
• Even light sleepers who are easily disturbed by background noise will drift off faster and stay asleep thanks to its nine different soothing sound options.
  — Kayla Blanton, Health, 19 July 2023
• Depending on its features, a crib mobile can also serve as a sound machine and provide a relaxing visual as your baby drifts off to sleep.
  — Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 26 Mar. 2024
• Whether organic, foam, or innerspring, these mattresses will help your little one drift off to dreamland.
  — Bridget Shirvell, Parents, 25 June 2023
• Furthermore, a bedroom is one’s place of relaxation—and the aesthetic of the furniture in one’s room helps contribute to its overall atmosphere, which helps one drift off to sleep.
  — Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
• After being kidnapped and tied down by a serial killer, in a moment of pure terror and exhaustion, Beverly Mabee Abel drifted off to sleep — and dreamt that her late mother came to her.
  — Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
• This compact travel pillow is designed to support your head and neck comfortably — but also includes a unique chin strap designed to stop your head from bobbing down while drifting off.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 3 Jan 2025