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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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as in to hover
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
a leaf sailed by, carried by the breeze
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Recent Examples of sail
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2025
The Pacific Northwest city has been growing in popularity as a destination in recent years, with great access to outdoor adventure, a fantastic Chinatown, and experiences like sailing around in a hot tub boat.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Despite looking superficially feather-like, the sails on the backs of Mirasaura and Longisquama are not feathers at all.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
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Verb
Investigating a captain’s fatal decision to sail straight into a hurricane, Shipwreck dives deep into the 2015 sinking of the cargo ship SS El Faro, which left all 33 crew members dead.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2025
The Pacific Northwest city has been growing in popularity as a destination in recent years, with great access to outdoor adventure, a fantastic Chinatown, and experiences like sailing around in a hot tub boat.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Noun
And beyond the undeniably impressive bells and whistles, these over-the-top sails deliver one-of-a-kind vantage points of Lady Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and the city skyline.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Despite looking superficially feather-like, the sails on the backs of Mirasaura and Longisquama are not feathers at all.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sail
Verb
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During warmer months, the area is popular for walkers, fishing and boating enthusiasts, making use of the lengthy dock.—
Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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Take a dip at Lake McMurtry Natural Resource and Recreation Area to cool off, or go fishing or boating on the water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Among the rest of the cast are several returnees from the 2003 film including Harmon; Rosalind Chao back as Mama P; Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Bates; and Chad Michael Murray, flowing hair and all, returning as Anna’s early crush, Jake.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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So, for example, goods that flow to Mexico from China, where final consumer packaging is done, would be a light form of value-add.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Three drones hovered over the facility during CNN’s visit, according to local officials.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Florida’s natural springs with year-round refreshing temperatures, hovering around 72 degrees Fahrenheit, that are sprinkled throughout the northern and central parts of the state.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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From the beginning of a voyage, before even landing in a community, Adventure Canada cultural educators help passengers prepare for and process community visits, both the harmful and good aspects.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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A number of specialty restaurants are well worth trying; most guests get one complimentary visit per voyage, with additional visits available for an extra charge.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Monday’s alert threw listeria into the infections ferried by raw milk.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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The two-stage rocket is often used to ferry Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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It’s called clear-air turbulence and is most often used to describe turbulence near jet streams, wavy rivers of fast-moving air high in the atmosphere where planes cruise.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Residents can board the boutique property’s day yacht from its private 36-slip marina, cruise to the offshore helistop, and be airborne in minutes, solving a uniquely Miami dilemma, where traffic to the airport can take longer than the flight itself.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The city celebrated in style with players and fans floating down the river on barges.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Princess Anne's first name may have been inspired by another princess born into the British royal family, as Anne had first been floated as the moniker for Princess Margaret.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Wearing a green track jacket and pearls, Billie Jean King glided out from behind the bar.—
Emily Bloch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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The payment glided across Visa's network, processed through Stripe, and landed in the merchant's account.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sail. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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