as in shore
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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
James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The fog will be densest closest to the immediate coast and roadways that cross creeks and rivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The Dragons jumped out to a 33-14 lead at the half and then coasted behind Whitney Jense who scored a game-high 20 points.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The same can be said of the hundreds of homes up-coast from Topanga Canyon that burned in last year’s fire catastrophe.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The fog will be densest closest to the immediate coast and roadways that cross creeks and rivers.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
The train coasted into Bari, the capital of Puglia, to the exuberant horns and drums of a welcome band.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The Dragons jumped out to a 33-14 lead at the half and then coasted behind Whitney Jense who scored a game-high 20 points.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
Verb
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Gables Estates has increasingly drawn attention as wealth continues flowing into South Florida.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The perception problem While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of the material (or language in general).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, in 2026, Black Sea traffic is spending much of its time hugging the southern coastline – particularly along Turkey’s shores.—
David Szondy
February 15,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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In 1892, her parents, Frederick and May Rindge, bought up an unimaginably enormous tract of land — 25 miles of Pacific coastline along Malibu and beyond.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The fleet comprises aging vessels and tankers owned by nontransparent entities with addresses in non-sanctioning countries, and sailing under flags from such countries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s a superb jazz festival in mid-June too; so while the town may be a favorite with yacht owners sailing here from Nice, Calvi itself remains humble, curious and just about the finest place in France to settle in for the day with a glass of local Muscat and a view of mountain and ocean.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Prompting that delay was beachcomber Jacob Bridgeman, who failed to cleanly hit off the shoreline flanking the 18th green en route to bogey.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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After paddling the shoreline of Ramah Bay, my group of kayakers ventured ashore to a small waterfall.—
Robert Annis,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The former consultant and Harvard Business School graduate saw an industry where price and value were drifting apart, so set out to build a handbag brand rooted in accessibility.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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Swirling dust, burning trees, thick smoke and drifting embers heighten the danger, while firsthand accounts layered emotional tension.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in a central pocket of Isla Verde, just steps from the beach and surrounded by local staples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Wynwood Before beaches fill with spring breakers and Ocean Drive hits peak congestion, there’s a creative side of the city—just north of downtown, in Wynwood—hitting its sweet spot, ripe for exploring.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In terms of broader wellness offerings, the property has complimentary bikes for cruising around the neighborhood, group meditation and sound bath sessions, morning yoga, and Sunday hikes to Tahquitz Canyon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Yet, the number of travel faux pas tourists make while strolling the streets of Milan, meandering through ancient ruins in Athens, or cruising around the Mediterranean remains pretty high, considering the increase in visits to Europe's major cities.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 22 Feb. 2026.
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