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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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
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In honor of the partnership, the cruise line is launching the Fly & Float Ultimate Giveaway with Brown, which will give two fans the opportunity to see Zac Brown Band perform at their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere in January 2026.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Nash cruised to victory with more than 69% of the vote.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Travelers booking through JetBlue Vacations can choose from packages that include a combination of flights, hotels, cruise and points.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In honor of the partnership, the cruise line is launching the Fly & Float Ultimate Giveaway with Brown, which will give two fans the opportunity to see Zac Brown Band perform at their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere in January 2026.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The €610 million ($705 million) mission will cruise to Venus for 15 months, then aerobrake in the atmosphere for 11 months before reaching its science orbit, which will circle the planet in roughly 90 minutes.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Nash cruised to victory with more than 69% of the vote.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
Noun
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Disney More on the horizon The Disney Destiny’s launch will be quickly followed up by the maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure, which will service Singapore starting in March 2026.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Up next for the Penguins is an international voyage.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rio has several bairros, or neighborhoods, but Barros prefers to wander the winding streets of the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood, a hilly district with an artistic vibe, colonial architecture, and panoramic views of the city.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kyle MacLachlan was wandering around the Paramour Estate in Silver Lake, the lavish former home of silent film star Antonio Moreno and his wife and oil heiress Daisey Canfield last night.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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People pour in from the dense warrens of India’s financial capital and from dusty villages thousands of kilometers away, all flowing towards the fortified, sea-facing Mumbai home of actor Shah Rukh Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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My shot had the distance, but unfortunately sailed a good 20 feet over the crossbar.—
Evan Moore
November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the boat sails away, the Creature quietly stares into the sunrise with a smile on his face.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Bison roam freely, wild horses graze on ridges, and entire prairie dog towns pop up along the roadside.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The attraction once let families see free-roaming lions from the safety of their Chevy Impalas and Ford Fairlanes.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The nozzle pours a thick stream of concrete while gliding precisely on its course, stacking each layer, one after another, about an inch thick.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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China has deployed and tested hypersonic glide vehicles and road-mobile systems, such as the DF-17/DF-ZF family, which are typically characterized as gliding at Mach 5–10 and designed to complicate missile-defense engagement.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Select runabouts and speedboats, between 24 and 42 feet, have emerged as boating’s latest crown jewels.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the door opens, Bear strolls in, his front leg covered in paint—clear evidence of his accidental mischief.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In fact, the pergola quickly became a popular place to stroll and to be seen.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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