1
as in cruising
to travel on water in a vessel
I can't sail when there's any breeze at all because I get seasick easily
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2
as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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3
as in floating
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 sailing
Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
However, when cruise ships started sailing again after the pandemic, no one wanted to encourage mass gatherings.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
And oh, yeah, Richard (my host at the Monaco Grand Prix and owner of the company), his wife Ali Hadida and their two-year-old son Harry are sailing in Oyster World Rally aboard their Oyster 885 Lush as well.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
James Cook had spent more time sailing the Pacific than the other Europeans.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
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Celebrity Cruises' Lane explains that booking shore excursions in advance means getting access to exclusive offers only available prior to sailing.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
However, when cruise ships started sailing again after the pandemic, no one wanted to encourage mass gatherings.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
And oh, yeah, Richard (my host at the Monaco Grand Prix and owner of the company), his wife Ali Hadida and their two-year-old son Harry are sailing in Oyster World Rally aboard their Oyster 885 Lush as well.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
James Cook had spent more time sailing the Pacific than the other Europeans.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailing
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In his final home start of the season, on Labor Day, the Giants scored six runs on Dollander in five innings, cruising to an 8-2 win.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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That the two companies use the Orient Express name is a source of confusion Barletta has aimed to untangle through his train cruising model.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Paris, Robbie slipped into a custom Chanel couture gown made of luxurious red velvet, with a corseted bodice, bustle, and flowing train—a piece that looks right off the set of the forthcoming film.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
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New forecasts show a disrupted — and potentially split — polar vortex could keep Arctic air flowing south well into March after a mid-February stratospheric warming event.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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And hovering over it all investigations and prosecutions of political enemies.—
James D. Zirin,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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As of press time, prices are hovering around $4,400 per ounce, about double the price just two years ago, drawing the attention of criminal groups looking to abuse the land and the local people for considerable profit.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are walking trails, a spa, water activities such as boating and windsurfing, rum tasting, and three infinity-edge pools.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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However, snow sports do not bring a large amount of money to the state’s economy compared to other outdoor activities like boating, RVing and hunting.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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With winter in full swing, travelers across the country are heading out for adventures in the snow—from gliding across frozen lakes to chasing fresh powder up the slopes.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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And make sure the program is gliding toward future success.—
Donna Shalala,
STAT,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Deadpool & Wolverine star went on to detail his brutal injury on his Instagram Story, sharing an X-ray that depicted his collarbone floating above the rest of his shoulder bones.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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Authorities released multiple images of the operation, showing packages of the alleged cocaine floating in the sea.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Max Houser 6-Tier Hanging Closet Shelf Instantly create more hanging space with this fabric shelving unit that makes use of otherwise dead vertical space.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Dec. 2025
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Of the other methods – including electrocution, lethal gas and hanging – lethal injection had the highest botch rate of more than 7%. ‘An embrace of brutality’ Still, states have remained averse to the firing squad, a position that experts who spoke to CNN believe stems from its overt violence.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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The area is near a military base in neighboring Poland, a NATO member, that serves as a key hub for ferrying Western military supplies to Kyiv.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump similarly failed to do so in authorizing deadly strikes on boats accused of ferrying drugs that have killed over 100 people.—
Ian Swanson,
The Hill,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailing. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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