as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Recent Examples of coasting
Diners had lower expectations and chefs could get away with coasting.
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Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
While coasting at her job running a chip company’s social media, with her YA novel long on the back burner, Lou begins getting more requests to write brides’ vows ahead of their nuptials.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Experts also recommend coasting to stoplights, whether there is a red light ahead or a green light that is likely to change soon.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Huskies scored 57 points in the first half, prompted 19 turnovers, and this was basically coasting through the second half.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
However, Gonzalo is not some socialite coasting on his family's fortune or waiting to inherit the family business currently being run by his uncle.
—Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Mamdani’s gamble that the threat of higher property taxes could be used to get Hochul to establish tax hikes on the rich comes as the mayor is coasting on his widespread popularity and as Hochul is facing reelection, with much of her Democratic base residing in the five boroughs.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
While coasting in electric-diesel mode, the vessel can be at anchor for up to 12 hours just on its batteries.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Estevao walked off the pitch with 20 minutes remaining and Chelsea coasting at 3-0.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
While coasting at her job running a chip company’s social media, with her YA novel long on the back burner, Lou begins getting more requests to write brides’ vows ahead of their nuptials.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Experts also recommend coasting to stoplights, whether there is a red light ahead or a green light that is likely to change soon.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Huskies scored 57 points in the first half, prompted 19 turnovers, and this was basically coasting through the second half.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
However, Gonzalo is not some socialite coasting on his family's fortune or waiting to inherit the family business currently being run by his uncle.
—Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Mamdani’s gamble that the threat of higher property taxes could be used to get Hochul to establish tax hikes on the rich comes as the mayor is coasting on his widespread popularity and as Hochul is facing reelection, with much of her Democratic base residing in the five boroughs.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
While coasting in electric-diesel mode, the vessel can be at anchor for up to 12 hours just on its batteries.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Estevao walked off the pitch with 20 minutes remaining and Chelsea coasting at 3-0.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coasting
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Kari Shinneman, a tax specialist at H&R Block, was among those watching the scene develop on Monday after evacuating her office when smoke began flowing in through the ceiling tiles.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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His grandchildren, Fitz and Ingrid, have lived most of their young lives above 6,000 feet, their lungs and arteries working overtime to keep oxygen flowing through their ever-active little bodies.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Arlington Grace Prep Lions erupted for five runs in the bottom of the first inning, cruising to a 9-2 victory over New Braunfels Allegiance in a non-district high school baseball contest Friday at the campus of Colleyville Covenant Christian.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Wolverines had a 16-0 run in the second quarter to erase an 11-point deficit, their biggest, then broke a tie in the third quarter by scoring 17 consecutive points and cruising to their second Elite Eight, both in the past five seasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Brent crude futures for May delivery climbed to their near peak in the futures market Sunday evening, before drifting down to $113 on Monday.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investors have grown more anxious about inflation, with Treasury yields rising and consumer surveys showing short‑term price expectations drifting upward.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Marine units based in Japan are sailing toward the region, with additional Marines from California potentially following in the weeks ahead.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Contestants — 16 young, sexy singles primed for Instagram glory — mingle and couple up aboard a luxury yacht sailing the Mediterranean Sea.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Moon is gliding into your 3rd House of Discussions, encouraging thoughtful messages that show patience and explain your intentions for upcoming events.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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For Belinsky, the game still delivers the same rush — the feeling of gliding across the ice, the satisfaction of a clean shot, the bite of cold air filling his lungs.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Coasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coasting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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