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
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.
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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
Luke has been coasting through several grades by rewriting a research paper about manatees, earning him the nickname Manatee Cowboy from friends Claire and Gabe.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
At that point, the New Shepard capsule was released to continue coasting upward on its own, and the crew, now weightless, was free to briefly unstrap and float about the cabin.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Since then, iRobot has seemed resigned to its fate, coasting along on a few lackluster product announcements and not much else, and so Sunday’s announcement of bankruptcy was a surprise to no one—perhaps least of all to Angle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2025
Like a puff of breath on a cold winter day, the cloud of solar material can be seen coasting outward from the sun before thinning, with some of it curling back inward.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
In the win over Howard, Duke held a 52-18 halftime lead, ultimately coasting to the final score.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
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
Luke has been coasting through several grades by rewriting a research paper about manatees, earning him the nickname Manatee Cowboy from friends Claire and Gabe.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
At that point, the New Shepard capsule was released to continue coasting upward on its own, and the crew, now weightless, was free to briefly unstrap and float about the cabin.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Since then, iRobot has seemed resigned to its fate, coasting along on a few lackluster product announcements and not much else, and so Sunday’s announcement of bankruptcy was a surprise to no one—perhaps least of all to Angle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2025
Like a puff of breath on a cold winter day, the cloud of solar material can be seen coasting outward from the sun before thinning, with some of it curling back inward.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
In the win over Howard, Duke held a 52-18 halftime lead, ultimately coasting to the final score.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coasting
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the engines, the propulsion system also includes generators and a battery pack that enable the owner to choose the most efficient cruising mode for the situation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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This Year From ultra-luxury ships to family-friendly lines, there's never been more options for cruising Alaska.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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That experience of drifting and searching directly shaped the film’s narrative structure.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, blowing and drifting snow producing significant visibility restrictions will continue above 6000 feet elevation, even during the break in snowfall.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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On March 7, 1949, researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) were stationed on a boat called the R/V Atlantis that was sailing off the coast of Bermuda.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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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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Dozens of ghostly, see-through bodies gliding through dark underground water, armed with teeth and claws, completely hidden from the world above.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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But Hartman set the tone with a gliding layup just three seconds into the game.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Coasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coasting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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