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as in wandering
to move about from place to place aimlessly
the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours
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as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
she's been cruising through her daily physical therapy with remarkable ease
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as in sailing
to travel on water in a vessel
cruised to the Bahamas in their yacht
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Recent Examples of cruising
Senegal were cruising, courtesy of goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Among the benefits of cruising is the fact that, for many Americans, getting to a ship doesn’t necessarily mean taking a flight.
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Jane Wooldridge,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Launched in April, Corinthian is spending her inaugural season cruising the Mediterranean and Adriatic.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
While cruising in the slow lane, cars would speed up, then match your speed to get a photograph.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
At that moment, the captain confirmed that the ship was cruising at about 11 knots (13 mph) which was slower than usual.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The Brazilians are cruising early in the second half.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Two decades later, their vision has reshaped river cruising across four continents.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Taking it easy, cruising for the sake of showing off, or being practical and comfortable are things the 750S isn’t concerned with.
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Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Among the benefits of cruising is the fact that, for many Americans, getting to a ship doesn’t necessarily mean taking a flight.
—
Jane Wooldridge,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Launched in April, Corinthian is spending her inaugural season cruising the Mediterranean and Adriatic.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
While cruising in the slow lane, cars would speed up, then match your speed to get a photograph.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
At that moment, the captain confirmed that the ship was cruising at about 11 knots (13 mph) which was slower than usual.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The Brazilians are cruising early in the second half.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Two decades later, their vision has reshaped river cruising across four continents.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Taking it easy, cruising for the sake of showing off, or being practical and comfortable are things the 750S isn’t concerned with.
—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruising
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Outdoor experiences are just as compelling, from kayaking through mangroves at the Environmental Learning Center to wandering the lush landscapes of McKee Botanical Garden.
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Two months ago, he was discovered wandering the San Francisco streets, blocks away from his typical habitat and suffering from severe malnutrition.
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There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
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Venture funding is also flowing into European defense technology, such as drones and autonomous systems.
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Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
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Sail4th 250 kicks off Friday, featuring 40 vessels representing 40 nations sailing from the Verrazzano Bridge all the way north to the George Washington Bridge and docking at piers on 15 miles of waterfront across the city.
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On July 8, the Inyo National Forest will begin rounding up horses from the Montgomery Pass herd roaming beyond the roughly 200,000 acres designated for them along the California-Nevada border, according to a recent news release.
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The animals have been seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
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Without it, the experience risks drifting into the broad category of pretty resort dinner.
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People often watch them with comments from other viewers drifting across their screens.
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Toward the end of his first day, Chekhov spotted an officer strolling confidently down the street.
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Check out what Northlanders can expect to find while strolling the aisles.
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And for the best views, get one of the small, stylish rooms on the fourth floor—you’ll be able to see the ships gliding by.
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Mars is spending the final days of the month gliding past the famous Pleiades star cluster (also known as the Seven Sisters) and this celestial encounter will not be this easy to see again for years.
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But photos showed that the blue sealant had started to peel away, leaving chunks floating on the surface, while algae growth turned the water green.
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The character famously filmed herself floating in the pool and living her best Southern California sorority girl life.
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“Cruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruising. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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