as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Recent Examples of coast
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The show offers a fresh take on the genre, blending crime with food and heartfelt family drama on the scenic Italian Amalfi coast.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Incumbents largely coasted to victory in multiple Charlotte City Council primaries Tuesday.
—Mary Ramsey
updated September 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Across the Indian Ocean, in Kenya on Africa's east coast, massive Gen Z protests have been taking place since last year when thousands of people took to the streets to protest an unpopular finance bill.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
The show offers a fresh take on the genre, blending crime with food and heartfelt family drama on the scenic Italian Amalfi coast.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Jennings and Jones read it the same way, allowing Jennings to coast into the end zone untouched.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Incumbents largely coasted to victory in multiple Charlotte City Council primaries Tuesday.
—Mary Ramsey
updated September 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
Verb
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Keeping your centerpieces low and unobtrusive is a dinner party must to allow conversation to flow.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump insists that trillions in new investment are flowing in, the trade deficit is shrinking, and the nation is flush enough to consider mailing out checks.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Wonder of the Seas returned to Miami in August to sail three and four-night cruises year-round, for example.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many cruise lines sail from Florida to the Bahamas, but more offerings are in the works.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In partnership with Leave No Trace, Martin County offers the tours for free, helping visitors discover the natural beauty of the coastline’s mangroves, estuaries, hammocks, and trails.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Deposits along its northwestern border with China and eastern coastline are being explored to boost production and reduce reliance on imports.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pajama set is crafted from deep red silk and printed with abstract nude figures — a motif inspired by bodies in motion and drifting smoke, as well as the photography of Arno Nobles.—
Hanna McNeila,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Still, Nevo's mind often drifts to the moment in Gaza when Palestinian militants detonated explosives in a home, wounding him and killing two close friends in his army unit.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, erosion has accelerated in recent years, with the shoreline retreating at a rate of roughly 4 feet per year, according to the report.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After Game 1, in which the Padres’ Nick Pivetta was cruising right up until allowing back-to-back home runs, manager Mike Shildt acted decisively yesterday, replacing Dylan Cease after just 69 pitches (and five strikeouts) through 3 2/3 shutout innings.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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If you're used to cruising solo in the HOV lane during rush hour because of your electric vehicle, that could soon cost you at least $400.—
Lauren De Young,
AZCentral.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bring a bottle of bug spray, a blanket or a comfortable beach chair, then sit back and enjoy the show.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Plus, Jeremiah had to still be winded by busting out that extended dance remix of his maniacal villain laugh from back on the beach.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On third-and-11 in the first quarter, Iamaleava spotted a sliver of daylight that wasn’t there a blink before and turned it into a 22-yard jailbreak up the gut, gliding past white jerseys.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The simplicity is intentional so your eye isn't bouncing, but rather gliding through the room.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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