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to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Recent Examples of coast
Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Tucked into the waterfront of the beloved oceanside town of Bar Harbor, West Street Hotel boasts lavish guest rooms with striking views of meandering sailboats and the craggy Atlantic coast.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Inter seemed to be coasting toward the win but Giovanni Simeone pulled one back for Torino in the 70th minute with a sumptuous goal.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
An oil tanker that passed through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April arrived off South Korea’s coast on Friday with 1 million barrels of crude.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Tucked into the waterfront of the beloved oceanside town of Bar Harbor, West Street Hotel boasts lavish guest rooms with striking views of meandering sailboats and the craggy Atlantic coast.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Verb
His desire to keep the music (and himself) fresh by mixing things up was a treat, especially for those listeners who enjoy hearing a veteran artist who refuses to coast on his laurels by repeating all the same numbers, year after year and tour after tour.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Inter seemed to be coasting toward the win but Giovanni Simeone pulled one back for Torino in the 70th minute with a sumptuous goal.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
Verb
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 6th House and trines Venus in Gemini, making routines and helpful exchanges flow smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Underlying such obvious acts of aggression lies an insidious tendency for transnational repression to flow from despots into democracies, oppressing lawyers of all nationalities in the process.—
Irwin Cotler,
Time,
8 May 2026
Noun
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So, air conditioners running in hot regions, along the coastline, or in areas with poor air quality will experience more wear and tear than in milder climates.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Residents have also raised concerns about persistent odors along the coastline.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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As the ball sailed over the fence in center field, Lake Central sophomore Cali Ramirez still wasn’t taking any chances.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The ship, along with a skeleton crew of 25 and two medical professionals, then sailed to Rotterdam, Netherlands, The Associated Press reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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There are even dedicated beach wheelchairs (with giant rubber wheels) that guests can use to explore the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Order a bowl of seafood chowder or a hearty breakfast, then settle in by the windows overlooking Thomas Basin, where floatplanes and fishing boats drift past throughout the day.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Fifty years later, the Asian District runs about a mile long but feels like visiting a number of countries at once, as the smell of star anise and fish sauce drifting out of open doors alongside the sound of Spanish from a taqueria two storefronts down.—
Heide Brandes,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Riding the Red Car down to the beach or up into the San Gabriel Mountains was a common leisure activity.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Given that the city of Cannes is known for its crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, and luxury hotels, expect guests to show out in their best resortwear and cruise collection fashion.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Avy Thompson had a flawless day at the plate, going 5-for-5 with two solo home runs, a double and two singles as Duxbury cruised to a 15-3 nonleague win over Norwell.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Patrick Henry cruised with a 17-0 win over Kearny and a 16-1 defeat of Hoover.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Today, Tropea onions -- which bear protected geographical produce, or IGP, status -- grow on a 60-mile stretch of Calabrian coastland running from the town of Amantea down to the Capo Vaticano peninsula, below Tropea.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN,
8 Oct. 2022
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Reparations have been a periodic topic of debate since the waning days of the Civil War, when Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman promised 40 acres and a mule to formerly enslaved families in a swath of confiscated Southern coastland.—
Lee Hawkins and Douglas Belkin,
WSJ,
25 Mar. 2022
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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