It seemed to be drifting freely without any ability to correct.

Little blobs of golden light drifted freely near the ceiling.

Fertilized eggs develop into larvae called planulae which drift freely for about a week before settling on the substrate.

The great factor now was that Harry's boat was drifting freely down the river.

Afterward he had spent much time alone, pondering when his mind did not drift freely in hopes of inspiration.

Unlike heaving to, a sea anchor is not used, allowing the boat to drift freely, completely at the mercy of the storm.

This proved chaotic with several ships drifting freely in the ice, hulls grinding against one another.

Thornton held the array in place so that it would not drift freely after being detached.

To a Zhuāngzi hermit, being unknown and drifting freely is a state of mind.

Juveniles drift or swim freely, while adults are stationary.