as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Recent Examples of coasts
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Turning onto the dead-end road, the car coasts down the rutted driveway to the house at the bottom.
—Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coasts
Verb
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Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perched on the European shores of the Bosphorus, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the only Ottoman imperial palace transformed into a luxury hotel.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Held each year on the Saturday before Veterans Day, the procession typically begins at noon in Milam Park and cruises its way through downtown along historic Houston Street.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The 9- and 14-day cruises explore cities like Syracuse, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and mark the first Great Lakes cruises for the company.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Originally known as The Clouds, the stately home overlooked what has become one of Barbados’ most luxurious coastlines.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The latest strikes raised particular concerns in Colombia, which has coastlines on both the Caribbean and Pacific.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers know about the wrecks because reporting any commercial ship that sails on the lakes is required; from the early 19th century to the 20th century, about 40,000 ships sailed the Great Lakes, Baillod said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This prime location also provides easy access to all the attractions of the Sunshine State, from state parks and theme parks to beaches and airports — all without the heavy traffic.—
Calesa Township,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Kenyan coastline’s white sand beaches along the Indian Ocean attract tourists from all over the world.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And yet, the sands of Montana seem to have disgorged a second one.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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Or something far less explainable—an unseen presence stirring below the Mojave sands?—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Coasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coasts. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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