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
Estevao walked off the pitch with 20 minutes remaining and Chelsea coasting at 3-0.
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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
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
Turns out, the two species were coasting together, hidden in plain sight until one drifted far enough to raise eyebrows.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2025
George Russell led the Singapore Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday, taking his second win of the season by coasting clear of the frantic competition for places behind him.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Arne Slot's men had been 2-0 up and coasting, on course for a routine home victory to start the 2025/26 Champions League campaign against Atletico Madrid.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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
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
Turns out, the two species were coasting together, hidden in plain sight until one drifted far enough to raise eyebrows.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2025
George Russell led the Singapore Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday, taking his second win of the season by coasting clear of the frantic competition for places behind him.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Arne Slot's men had been 2-0 up and coasting, on course for a routine home victory to start the 2025/26 Champions League campaign against Atletico Madrid.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coasting
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The upstream piranhas attacked her, and her blood flowing downstream attracted the rest of the piranhas, leaving the creek clear for the herd to cross.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Florio said that the key is to keep gas flowing into the furnace.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Drivers cruising on Kansas City’s Main Street will need to steer clear of the new transit-only lanes or face a fine, as the city puts the brakes on unauthorized cars in streetcar and bus lanes.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
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The route is timed precisely to make the most of global weather patterns and the route ensures that the fleet experiences the best each location has to offer with plenty of cruising time at the end of each passage.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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To convey the spirit of the moment, John Edwards inverted the photograph, turning the reflection into an illusion where the sky above the Buddha becomes a tapestry of floating flowers and drifting plants.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ice, blowing and drifting snow has created extremely hazardous road conditions.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Jan. 2026
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And oh, yeah, Richard (my host at the Monaco Grand Prix and owner of the company), his wife Ali Hadida and their two-year-old son Harry are sailing in Oyster World Rally aboard their Oyster 885 Lush as well.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the best part about sailing with Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the two-for-one all-inclusive fares, which may include round-trip airfare, a pre-cruise hotel stay, and unlimited shore excursions—along with alcohol, food, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and transfers.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Picture sipping coffee as the sun rises over the Rockies, or gliding past red rock canyons en route to Glacier National Park, all from the comfort of a panoramic observation car.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Though Amazon was previously UPS' largest customer, the two companies are in the process of gliding down operations together.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Coasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coasting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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