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to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Recent Examples of coast
Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The Most Beautiful Craft Markets in the Americas From the high Andes to the Caribbean coast, the Americas are home to some of the most atmospheric and historically rich markets in the world.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
ABC News, 31 May 2026
Most writers would be happy to coast on a famous surname, but Hill chose a different route.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
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Noun
In February, before the war started, more than 20% of the world’s energy supply transited through the strait off Iran’s southern coast to reach global markets.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The Most Beautiful Craft Markets in the Americas From the high Andes to the Caribbean coast, the Americas are home to some of the most atmospheric and historically rich markets in the world.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Verb
Pete Alonso had two hits, scored twice and drove in a run for the Orioles, who mounted a 6-0 third-inning lead against rookie Spencer Miles (2-1) and coasted to the finish.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Most writers would be happy to coast on a famous surname, but Hill chose a different route.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
Verb
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As those creative juices start flowing, the superstar comedian realizes her illness might be fertile ground for a new special.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This is due to strong angler demand, easy access to saltwater and solid infrastructure, along with a strong variety of fish residing along the state's prominent coastline.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Its 60-mile coastline offers both bustling boardwalks and quieter spots like Surfside Beach, which is ideal for families.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Historic showdown for New Mexico governor Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland sailed to the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor, setting up what could be a history-making election this fall.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Want to charter Qualia’s 75-foot yacht or sail one of the complimentary Hobie catamarans?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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According to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the residential shoreline of Lake Tulloch early Saturday afternoon after a man was seen struggling in the water.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Smoke from the front burners has farther to travel, and a lot of it drifts sideways into the kitchen before the hood can catch it.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Although Nilsson would likely disagree, her work affirms that all of us are drifting toward oblivion, with the best days of our lives like so much confetti in the wind.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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For larger groups, the luxe three-to-five-bedroom residences are worth the splurge, offering private pools, direct beach access, and a personal chef available for hire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Add sandals for a beach day and heels for a night of ocean-side spritzes.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Starter Payton Tolle cruised through two innings on 26 pitches but needed 68 pitches for the next 2 2/3 innings.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That deployment model remains relatively unusual within expedition cruising, where many vessels stay tied to a single geography.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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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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Reparations have been a periodic topic of debate since the waning days of the Civil War, when Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman promised 40 acres and a mule to formerly enslaved families in a swath of confiscated Southern coastland.—
Lee Hawkins and Douglas Belkin,
WSJ,
25 Mar. 2022
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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