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
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Here, some of the finest lines for sailing solo without feeling alone.
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Janice Wald Henderson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Like most of us, Madelyn Cline would love to be sailing the Mediterranean Sea on that Alo yacht right now.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
While sailing through Portugal's Azores islands with friends, Hi-c met people who had built their lives around travel, living aboard sailboats and exploring some of the most remote corners of the world.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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More than a dozen travelers were banned from sailing with Carnival Cruise Line after fighting at the port in Miami.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Here, some of the finest lines for sailing solo without feeling alone.
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Janice Wald Henderson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Like most of us, Madelyn Cline would love to be sailing the Mediterranean Sea on that Alo yacht right now.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
While sailing through Portugal's Azores islands with friends, Hi-c met people who had built their lives around travel, living aboard sailboats and exploring some of the most remote corners of the world.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailing
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He-Man was now a jolly, quip-ready hero, whose best friends were scaredy-cat Cringer (a green-and-yellow tiger who transformed into Battle Cat), and an annoying, hovering magician called Orko.
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This is surprising for something that is supposed to require less hovering, especially if the host is out of hearing range of the device's alerts.
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The Brazilians are cruising early in the second half.
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Spending by active yachts supports marinas, hotels, restaurants, transportation providers and a range of local service businesses in major cruising destinations—not just in terms of guest or owner spending, but crew spending, too.
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Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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Recently, a small floating structure appeared on satellite photos near the entrance to the lagoon, raising alarm in and protests from the Philippines.
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The best parts of the film, scripted with little distinction by Ana Nogueira, are the flashbacks to Kara’s final months on what’s left of her dying home planet Krypton, or more specifically, the floating colony Argo City, also headed for destruction.
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In addition, the action includes top-tier spider combat and awesome web-slinging and web-gliding traversal abilities.
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Alba could be seen meditating and boating along dolphins during the idyllic getaway.
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Through the efforts of the foundation, the Florida Legislature passed a law in 2025 that toughens penalties for boating crashes that end in serious injury, for providing misleading statements to law enforcement during a boat-crash investigation, and boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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The bedroom window was open wide, the char of campfire smoke drifting through.
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Most concerning, according to an analysis by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, is a 2026-27 spending plan that is balanced on paper but drifting steadily toward a structural deficit like the one that haunts the city of San Diego.
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According to officials, an adult woman was swimming in the river when she was bitten by an alligator, resulting in serious injuries.
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Authorities have warned people to take extra care when swimming in unsupervised areas, such as rivers or lakes, following the deaths of around 40 people in France over the past week.
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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