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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 coasted
Big first quarter lifts Country Day past Hockaday Fort Worth Country Day outscored Dallas Hockaday 21-5 in the first quarter then coasted to a 48-32 win in a Southwest Preparatory Conference Class 3A clash.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
In a Pioneer Athletic Conference battle, Luke Tirrell finished with 16 points, while Carson Faulk (13 points, six assists, six rebounds, five steals) added a spark as Bridgewater-Raynham (8-1) coasted to a 76-41 romp of Barnstable.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Perry answered with a 3-pointer to spark a 6-0 run and the Bruins coasted to the victory.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Seldom has a brown person coasted through early eps without the critical gaze of fellow contestants, and eventual groupthink expulsion.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Stocks have largely coasted higher since, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and Fed rate cuts, which can make stocks relatively more appealing than bonds and support higher stock prices.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, playing the Milwaukee Bucks—who had been in freefall, and were without their star, Giannis Antetokounmpo—the Celtics coasted to an early advantage.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
As Mitchell adjusted, Hughes fell, Mitchell caught it and then coasted past the goal line for a touchdown.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Every Democrat had something to brag about after Tuesday’s elections, but few were more invested than Shapiro or Newsom, whose redistricting ballot measure coasted to passage on Tuesday.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
In a Pioneer Athletic Conference battle, Luke Tirrell finished with 16 points, while Carson Faulk (13 points, six assists, six rebounds, five steals) added a spark as Bridgewater-Raynham (8-1) coasted to a 76-41 romp of Barnstable.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Perry answered with a 3-pointer to spark a 6-0 run and the Bruins coasted to the victory.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Seldom has a brown person coasted through early eps without the critical gaze of fellow contestants, and eventual groupthink expulsion.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Stocks have largely coasted higher since, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and Fed rate cuts, which can make stocks relatively more appealing than bonds and support higher stock prices.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
On Thursday, playing the Milwaukee Bucks—who had been in freefall, and were without their star, Giannis Antetokounmpo—the Celtics coasted to an early advantage.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
As Mitchell adjusted, Hughes fell, Mitchell caught it and then coasted past the goal line for a touchdown.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
Every Democrat had something to brag about after Tuesday’s elections, but few were more invested than Shapiro or Newsom, whose redistricting ballot measure coasted to passage on Tuesday.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coasted
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Expect some of the money that once flowed to VR headsets to redirect to AI wearables.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The look featured a strapless, boned corset that flowed seamlessly into a floor-sweeping silhouette.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
11 Jan. 2026
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Yesterday’s trial marked the sixth time the submarine sailed out for acceptance testing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Swain’s pass sailed long, but Weaver somehow corralled it and called a timeout before stepping out of bounds.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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But on this day, Miller glided through the BRAKES slalom course smoothly, with her phone out of reach and Earnhardt in the front seat.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Jan. 2026
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Lions sophomore guard Brady Sullivan sprinted to the ball, grabbed possession and glided to a wide-open layup.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
17 Jan. 2026
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The sun won’t rise before seven thirty, Camilla thought, as her gaze drifted bitterly over the nearby rooftops and domed churches in the distance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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This year’s willingness to set aside core principles to accommodate political spectacle underscores how much the event has drifted from its founding spirit.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Despite Mikko Rantanen missing Tuesday’s game with an illness, his team cruised to a 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins, playing its best offensive and all-around game in a month to get back on track after losing 10 of 12 prior and its last three.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Bam Adebayo scored 25 points, Norman Powell added 22 and the Miami Heat cruised to a 130-117 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The clear message from state leaders to residents was stay home and don't drive, but already dozens of drivers have slid off the roads.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Seven minutes later, the first firetruck slid to a stop as firefighters took in the impossible scene in front of them.—
Nichole Manna,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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That included mixed performances for airlines, which had to cancel thousands of flights due to the winter storm that swept much of the United States over the weekend.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Lakers were swept by Chicago in their two-game series last season, including a wild 119-117 loss at the United Center on Josh Giddey's half-court shot at the buzzer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The speedy little Mercedes slipped beneath the truck, nudging it lightly in the belly, and contracted, crushing within itself two male bodies slack with drink and sleep.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Outside of a strong first few minutes Thursday, the Timberwolves slipped back into their poor defensive form that cost them games in San Antonio and then, most notably, Utah.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Coasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coasted. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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