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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Photography enthusiasts will enjoy hanging out in the hotel’s public spaces; the hotel is flooded with natural light and features a spacious foyer with striking contemporary sculptures inspired by the lush hills and rugged shores of Shenzhen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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From the sun kissed shores of Florida, to the endless fields of the Dakotas.—
February 25,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rest flows from her marketability and brand partnerships.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Zettler-Mann, executive director of South Yuba River Citizens League, explained that flows on the lower Yuba River briefly fell following the rupture, stranding young salmon in the rocks along the shore.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trinidad Considered the birthplace of Carnival, Trinidad draws travelers from around the world to its hillsides, coastlines, and bustling downtown streets to lime (party), wine (dance), and test the limits of endurance.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of beaches along the turquoise coastlines of Pernambuco have been issued with shark warnings, authorities said, adding that Chifre beach had issued four such signs for beachgoers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Royal Caribbean Best for adventurous couples cruises Couples cruises on Royal Caribbean are affordable, packed with fun things to do on board, and sail to romantic destinations.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The seven-night Alaska Dawes Glacier itinerary on Celebrity Edge cruises round-trip from Seattle and visits Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria, sailing through the scenic Endicott Arm and Inside Passage along the way.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two examples of these itineraries are Celebrity’s transatlantic sailing from Orlando, Florida, to Southampton, England (by way of Bermuda and Lisbon), and this 23-day transpacific journey aboard Windstar Cruises, which sails from Tokyo to Vancouver.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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The company sails out of 22 ports across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.—
Lorraine Mirabella,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Head for beaches like Côte des Basques or La Grande Plage.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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The volcanic rock near several beaches will shred bare feet without apology.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Areas to Visit Montego Bay Montego Bay is the undisputed beach capital of the island, with hotels and resorts of every shape and size lining its powdery sands.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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And if solitude is your jam, Cheung Sha Beach's sprawling sands whisper your name.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coasts. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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