1
as in to wander
to move about from place to place aimlessly
the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours
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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
FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Those with the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi can earn 3% cash back on airfare, hotels, car rentals, and cruise lines booked with Costco Travel.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Spend the day cruising through quiet coves, anchoring for a swim, soaking up the sunshine, and taking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views from the water.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
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Noun
Continue reading … MURKY WATERS — Mystery male DNA raises questions in cruise murder case against teen stepbrother.
—FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Those with the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi can earn 3% cash back on airfare, hotels, car rentals, and cruise lines booked with Costco Travel.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Verb
Whether taking on twisty roads, cruising around city streets, or ticking off miles on the highway, the Speedster exhibited no discernable cowl shake or flex.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Spend the day cruising through quiet coves, anchoring for a swim, soaking up the sunshine, and taking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views from the water.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
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Carnival Cruise Line distributes guidance to guests on every voyage to Lifou in New Caledonia, for example, the cruise line told USA TODAY.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The country's newest aircraft carrier undertook an eight-month maiden voyage in January 2024, swiftly followed by a nearly 11-month deployment.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
4 June 2026
Verb
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These suede clog mules are an easy choice for everything, including early bakery runs, long travel days, and wandering through mountain towns.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Fueled up after a good breakfast, there’s nothing more NorCal than wandering around a farmers market and ogling the seasonal produce.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As those creative juices start flowing, the superstar comedian realizes her illness might be fertile ground for a new special.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Lombardo faced six primary challengers of his own, but sailed to victory Tuesday night.—
Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Fermin’s throw sailed into center field, but Arroyo was called out due to batter’s interference.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Families Plenty of children roam the resort in head-to-toe Ralph Lauren—these little guests are as important as the larger ones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Praearcturus gigas is believed to be the largest scorpion to ever roam the Earth, and was discovered from fossils that have been tucked away in London’s Natural History Museum for more than 150 years.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Those moisturizing ingredients help create a silky-smooth base upon which your razor can simply glide, even without the traditional soapy lather.—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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Hooker vanished on April 4 while boating near Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands with her husband, Brian Hooker.—
Kelsie Cairns , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The boating company, which offers tours, sales, and storage, has been a local institution since 1873.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Visitors stroll brick streets, admire gabled roofs and pause for pastries at beloved Dutch bakeries that have served generations.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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