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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 June 2025
Ahead of the wedding, on Sunday, June 22, the soon-to-be bride and groom were spotted on Jeff's $500 million superyacht Kuru, off the coast of Europe, enjoying a foam party with their friends.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 June 2025
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
As Paris Saint-Germain coasted to a convincing 5-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League final against Internazionale, the referee for the final, István Kovács, decided enough was enough and blew his whistle at the earliest opportunity.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Verb
Tropical Depression Two has formed off the east coast of Mexico and could become Tropical Storm Barry sometime on Sunday.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 June 2025
Ahead of the wedding, on Sunday, June 22, the soon-to-be bride and groom were spotted on Jeff's $500 million superyacht Kuru, off the coast of Europe, enjoying a foam party with their friends.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
While Piastri coasted to victory, Max Verstappen and George Russell clashed with just one lap left in the race when Verstappen was ordered to move aside but held his line as his Mercedes rival attempted to overtake on a corner.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
As Paris Saint-Germain coasted to a convincing 5-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League final against Internazionale, the referee for the final, István Kovács, decided enough was enough and blew his whistle at the earliest opportunity.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
Verb
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The case is likely to join a string of recent rulings from the Supreme Court's conservative majority that have unraveled campaign finance limits as violations of the First Amendment, allowing more money to flow into politics.—
June 30,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
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The tears of relief flowed as Ivanisevic climbed up the stadium to embrace his father.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Carnival will overhaul its loyalty program next year, measuring status largely based on purchases rather than days sailed – and giving guests new ways to earn and redeem benefits.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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American Pilots Are Backing Israel’s Drone Defense, Netanyahu Says New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Upgrade Now Makes Sense Under the old system, a cruiser who sailed frequently over many years earned lifetime Diamond status based on nights at sea.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Those who make it to Santa Cruz after an hourlong ferry ride out of Ventura are rewarded with 77 miles of craggy coastline cliffs, vast sea caves and vibrant tide pools.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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As summer approaches, a juvenile great white shark named Dold has today been detected off the Long Island coastline, marking the latest milestone in a months-long migration that has taken him up the U.S. East Coast.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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From the moment Voyager 1 appears on screen, floating in silence, then drifting seemingly out of the theater screen toward the audience, the stereo work adds depth and immersion without ever becoming a gimmick.—
Scott Snowden,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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Smoke from both is drifting south, causing hazy skies across the borderland.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Living shorelines are a type of green infrastructure technique, using native vegetation and other natural materials to stabilize shorelines against erosion while enhancing biodiversity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Molly Duerig,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Plastic bag bans and fees could help reduce the number ending up littering shorelines by at least a quarter, according to a new analysis.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Dining here is part culinary experience, part living history—waterfront meals served with side views of boats, seals, and whales cruising by.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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For the grand finale in Maui, guests can hop aboard the resort’s luxury catamaran and cruise to the Molokini Crater for more world-class snorkeling, then hula the last enchanting evening away at a private farewell luau.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
Noun
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If you’re headed to the beach or pool this season, snag these straw hats to protect you from the sun and stylish sandals that can go from day to night.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The shooting occurred hours before the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup parade on the beach.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
Verb
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And Lamont clearly had no plan to endorse him, even as some prominent Democrats have slowly glided back to Cuomo’s orbit.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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Its jet-black formula glides on with inky precision and dries down to a bulletproof finish that stays sharp for up to 24 hours (yes, really).—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
23 June 2025
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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