as in shore
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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
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 June 2025
In an effort to make the most of her time, Sarah created an ambitious bucket list, which included a trip to the coast, a party, and a final hike to her favorite mountain.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025
These days cruise ships coast through the passage every year, often visiting grave sites of Franklin expedition members.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Small to moderate amounts of sargassum are expected along the Florida Keys and the state's southeast coast, according to the USF report.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 June 2025
In an effort to make the most of her time, Sarah created an ambitious bucket list, which included a trip to the coast, a party, and a final hike to her favorite mountain.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Verb
The first episode of Sirens mostly coasted on vibes.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025
These days cruise ships coast through the passage every year, often visiting grave sites of Franklin expedition members.
—Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
Verb
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Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Salivary Blockages Blockages or obstructions to the salivary glands may also cause mouth dryness because saliva doesn't flow as easily to the mouth.10 7.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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The venue had panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Barbara coastline, an exclusive source reveals to PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Related Articles These South Florida beaches are new award-winners, touted as some of the best coastlines There’s a new, snorkel-friendly reef off Hollywood South Florida water parks are open!—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Imagine a cargo ship sailing into the Chesapeake Bay and launching hundred of drones at Washington D.C. and the Norfolk naval base.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Both ships can be seen sailing in formation in the photos, while the Lhasa is shown launching a missile and firing its main gun at a target.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Several people made it to the shoreline by themselves, while others were pulled from the water by rescuers.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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In the video recorded by Nelson's son, the bear is seen swimming close to the shoreline as Nelson calls 911.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The Switch's most famous durability issue has been the Joy-Con controllers that have experienced drifting problems, but that's only part of the story here.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 June 2025
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The smoke has drifted south and east, creating moderate air quality levels for a large swath of central and southeastern states, according to AirNow.gov.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Two people — Jesus Ivan Rodriguez-Leyva, 36, and Julio Cesar Zuniga-Luna, 30, both Mexican nationals — were arrested on the beach on suspicion of smuggling the passengers on the boat, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The greatest storm coverage is expected from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is a moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents at all area beaches.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
Verb
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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Chicago Cubs cruise to a 7-1 win over the Washington Nationals for their 7th straight series victory The Cubs have won in all of Horton’s five appearances, including his debut in New York that included an opener.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Those observations proved less conclusive than had been hoped, but during the rest of the voyage, Cook was able to map the coastland of New Zealand before sailing west to the southeastern coast of Australia—the first record of Europeans on the continent's Eastern coastline.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2022
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Today, Tropea onions -- which bear protected geographical produce, or IGP, status -- grow on a 60-mile stretch of Calabrian coastland running from the town of Amantea down to the Capo Vaticano peninsula, below Tropea.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN,
8 Oct. 2022
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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