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
George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Most Pleistocene migratory investigations remain focused on regions far removed from the Aegean coast.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
In London, September is when restaurants stop coasting and start competing again.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The costliest tsunami in history took place off the east coast of Japan on March 11, 2011.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Most Pleistocene migratory investigations remain focused on regions far removed from the Aegean coast.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
With the cruise control activated, I-See handles the gear selection, acceleration, engine braking, and coasting to minimize fuel consumption.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
In London, September is when restaurants stop coasting and start competing again.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
Verb
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With five different floor plans available, these one- and two-bedroom apartments are tucked away in a picturesque setting, shaded with greenery, where streams flow through lush gardens and a bird aviary keeps the community connected to local wildlife.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The post was accompanied by a new video for the song, in which Cyrus wears a gauzy white headdress and matching diaphanous, flowing gown, as well as a black dress matched with a sparkling black mask.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The attempt proceeded to sail wide left.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 10-minute ride offers sweeping views of the coastline and Catalina Island.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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More people live on coastlines.—
Sheri Bachstein,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of growing closer to certain friends at certain times, and drifting away from others?—
Jane Ciabattari
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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For years, political speech in America has been drifting into darker territory.—
Marly Berlin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After exploring the site, newcomers to Gozo can make their way to Victoria—the island’s largest city that’s home to a historic walled district—or venture beyond the interior to the craggy shoreline, with natural features like Dwejra Bay and the Sanap Cliffs serving as ideal sunset spots.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The route passes a whopping eight state parks and a handful of small shoreline towns known for their local fish and lakefront views.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their aroma filled the room as their healing nutrients cruised through my body.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tour boats and luxury yachts are constantly cruising beneath the city’s bridges.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both of these markets are on the beach, a factor which further brings up prices amid already high demand from buyers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The mountainous Crimea used to be a popular holiday destination in the former USSR, known for its sunny climate and sandy beaches.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now, all these additions have created much more mobile vault hunters between slides, dashes, gliding and double jumps, in addition to whatever mobility moves your character itself may have.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Smooth strides and stability tests The two-minute demonstration begins with the robot’s legs gliding backward in a Moonwalk sequence on a conveyor platform.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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