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
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Turning onto the dead-end road, the car coasts down the rutted driveway to the house at the bottom.
—Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Verb
That mystery is the highlight of this film, which coasts on her daring turn.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
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Only around 100 kilometers (60 miles) of water separate Iran and the UAE; missiles and drones do not take long to reach Emirati shores.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Its white façade, inspired by the fleets and liners of the 1990s, contrasted with the dense vegetation lining the shores.—
Noelann Bourgade,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Almost a third of global container shipping flows through the Suez Canal.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
13 Mar. 2026
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In a league of her own Adelson’s political money flows overwhelmingly to Republicans.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The reserve, which can reach as many as 714 million barrels, is stored in large, high-security underground salt caverns along the gulf coastlines of Louisiana and Texas.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Beyond Bahía del Águila, Cape Froward will likely remain a playground only for intrepid backpackers—those capable of wild camping, carrying heavy loads, and navigating the tide charts needed to cross narrow coastlines and three broad rivers.—
Mark Johanson,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Harry Styles cruises into the weekend with a new chart crown, as Kiss All The Time.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Cole Winn, a one-time failed starter who is re-inventing his life as a reliever, cruises through the sixth.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Much will depend on what happens with the Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s coast, where roughly a fifth of the world’s oil typically sails.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kate Stewart, who has carried the Texas offense tonight, sails a long double into center field to score pinch runner Adayah Wallace and now has three of the four Longhorn RBIs.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though people may be eager to jump in the ocean in the coming days, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday telling people to avoid the water at several beaches due to high bacteria levels.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, Bansko, a small ski resort town at the foot of Pirin Mountain, has emerged as an international expat hub, offering endless mountain views and proximity to some of northern Greece's best beaches.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kaanapali Beach The white sands of Kaanapali that once hosted royalty now serve as the backyard of some of Hawaii's best resorts.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the sands of the drama business shift, there is opportunity as well as challenge, Capurro says.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Coasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coasts. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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