1
as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours
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2
as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
she's been cruising through her daily physical therapy with remarkable ease
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Recent Examples of cruise
Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
My original sailing was a Bahamian cruise on the Disney Fantasy in May 2026, from Port Canaveral, Florida.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Shortly after, Ethan Feng delivered one of the most decisive performances of the day, cruising to a 5-and-4 triumph over Stuart Grehan and widening the gap on the scoreboard.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In an era of overtourism, these 20 hotels and cruises redefine luxury travel by offering extraordinary access, daring innovation and elevated experiences in the world’s most awe-inspiring locations.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
My original sailing was a Bahamian cruise on the Disney Fantasy in May 2026, from Port Canaveral, Florida.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
In any event, this is a call to set firm boundaries, especially with Mercury and Venus both cruising through your sign.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Shortly after, Ethan Feng delivered one of the most decisive performances of the day, cruising to a 5-and-4 triumph over Stuart Grehan and widening the gap on the scoreboard.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
Noun
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In addition to showcasing the Arctic’s raw, austere beauty and wildlife encounters such as sightings of polar bears, walruses, wolves, giant musk ox, narwhal, and snowy owls, the voyage shines a spotlight on the Indigenous people who have stewarded the region’s unusual ecosystems for 5,000 years.—
Robin Catalano,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately for her, Sebastian Brooks, the Duke of Whitfield, is on the same voyage, and the rake is as frustrating and handsome as ever.—
Mia Sosa,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Colorful murals adorn the interior, with communal tables and high ceilings, and the outdoors has beer-keg tables and heat lamps and lots of room for patrons — and their dogs — to roam.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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His beam wavered on a patch of blankness, or the corner of an amp, and then began to roam the stage in desperation, scanning here and scanning there—until, from the darkness, the voice of Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden’s singer, was heard.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An inner radiative zone (makes up 70 percent of the Sun by radius), where energy flows smoothly and the whole region spins together like a solid ball, and the outer convective zone (the remaining 30 percent), where hot gases swirl chaotically and spin at different speeds depending on location.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Many of the most bullish bitcoin traders and investors have predicted the bitcoin price will climb at a faster rate when the Fed does begin to lower interest rates, something that encourages cash to flow more quickly through the economy.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, Thorne’s Netflix miniseries Adolescence became a global juggernaut, sailing to the top of streaming charts and sparking international conversation.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Intriguing itineraries to places such as Asia and the South Pacific, where Ritz-Carlton has not previously sailed.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her task now is simply to wander, wait and listen.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite its common name, this creature wasn’t simply a lion that wandered into the Americas.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Particularly when set to the Maybach-only suspension/powertrain calibration, the car just glides even over the horrible roads of Southern California.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The feeling of gliding through the water, along with the sense of flow and focus, keeps her coming back to the lanes.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Without that deal, the local boating company has had to scale back its service and move its dock farther down the Ohio River.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy swimming, boating from the marina, fishing, numerous hiking trails and camping facilities.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Adults can stroll the grounds sipping beer and wine, which are sold on site.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Officers stroll the streets of Beijing with Motorola walkie talkies.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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