GLIDE Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

glide

verb

ˈglīd

Definition of glide

as in to flow

to move or proceed smoothly and readily looking for a college course that he could just glide through

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as in to fly

to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings a kite gliding on the autumn breeze

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as in to hover

to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air water striders gliding along the surface of the brook

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Recent Examples of glide Florida’s three Cabinet members glided to easy victories Tuesday night, winning their GOP primaries ahead of the November general election. — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Look for formulas that glide on easily and add moisture without settling into fine lines. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026 Gliding swings use a gentle gliding motion for relaxing your baby. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 This classic button-down style is made from mulberry silk, which helps regulate your body temperature while gliding over your skin like water. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glide

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Her looks are characterized by a natural, relaxed elegance, featuring flowing dresses, lightweight fabrics, and details reminiscent of 1970s fashion.

— Laura Tortora, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2026
Up in the directors’ box, sporting director Andrea Berta wore an inscrutable expression as the game flowed.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

However, what’s entirely unexpected is the sparrow continuing to fly around even when Hal takes his ring back.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
These include ballistic missiles, low-flying cruise missiles, aircraft, hypersonic threats, ships, and other surface targets.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of fly

Verb

Then Sánchez’s eyes drifted up, his feet stumbled to a stop, and the ball bounced feet away from him on the turf.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Previously, the state Department of Agriculture interpreted that to mean that outdoor growing was prohibited, citing concerns over security and agricultural pesticides drifting into marijuana crops.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of drift

Verb

Their antennae are straight rather than elbowed, and winged termites, known as swarmers, have four wings that are roughly equal in length.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
The color was also gently smudged below her lower lashes, winging ever so faintly upward at the outer corner.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 20 July 2026

Definition of wing

Verb

Restrictions on energy, electricity or critical minerals, something Ford also floated, could instead raise costs for American companies and consumers by making key inputs more expensive or harder to obtain.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The soda bottles sat atop floating coasters that carried the drinks across the food truck counter and dropped them into a slot so customers could retrieve them below.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of float

Verb

Off property, the hotel can connect guests with surf lessons, sailing on Jamaica Bay, paddleboarding, and sailing excursions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
During Monday’s practice, Smith threw an interception to safety Andre Cisco on a pass that sailed well over the receiver’s head.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sail

Verb

Shares of Unitree, one of China's largest humanoid robot makers, initially soared as much as 629% in its public stock trading debut Wednesday in Shanghai, in the latest highlight of investor optimism over China’s technological advances.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
The National Weather Service has placed South Florida under a heat advisory, with feels-like temperatures expected to soar into the triple digits.

— Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

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