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
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
Celebrity brands are often about luxury, prestige, or authenticity; products like cosmetics and liquors coast off fun and superficialities.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 June 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
From that point forward, the Clippers coasted to history.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
Celebrity brands are often about luxury, prestige, or authenticity; products like cosmetics and liquors coast off fun and superficialities.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 June 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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Advertisement The adventures of these mercenaries-on-a-mission will dovetail with those of a small family, who were sailing around in the ocean for kicks when an unpleasant prehistoric sea beast overturned their boat.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 June 2025
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Luminara, the third vessel from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, will be the first to sail to Asia, Canada, and Alaska.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2025
Noun
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With a double harbor set at the tip of a long and sinewy peninsula on a highly strategic coastline, Knidos grew rich from its favorable natural position and from trading wine, olive oil and vast quantities of amphorae.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The state forecasts eroding coastlines will endanger $18 billion of existing homes and commercial buildings in the coming decades, and San Francisco officials have already decided to close part of one seaside highway rather than defend it.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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The crash occurred when the Chevrolet Silverado pickup the man was driving west on Broadway near Sweetwater Road drifted into oncoming traffic around 8 p.m., Sgt.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 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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Kyle MacLachlan lends a helping hand in the Gods Love We Deliver Kitchen in N.Y.C. to celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Usher and his wife Jennifer Goicoechea are seen cruising through Venice lagoon on a taxi boat ahead of Jeff Bezos' wedding with Lauren Sánchez, on June 27.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Having cruised past initial Kickstarter targets, the Sentinel XR Gaming Glasses, Vagabond V2 controller and OmniBase portable computing hub are available for pre-order now through ELO’s website, priced at $429, $89 and $199 respectively.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Life threatening rip currents are possible at all beaches in the region through Sunday with breaking wave heights of six feet likely.—
Joel Shannon,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Pack up the car with beach supplies and spend the day at the beaches of St. George Island, Carrabelle, Dog Island, or Alligator Point.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Sci-fi speedboats gliding above the water, backed by a rotating cast of celebrities.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But Ontario International Airport came in at No. 15, Hollywood Burbank Airport is at 14, John Wayne Airport landed at No. 12, and Long Beach Airport glided in at No. 2.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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