Synonyms of cruised

cruised

verb

past tense of cruise

1

as in wandered

to move about from place to place aimlessly

the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wandered
• roamed
• strolled
• drifted
• floated
• meandered
• ranged
• roved
• knocked (about)
• traipsed
• sauntered
• batted
• rambled
• gallivanted
• ambled
• mooched
• gadded (about)
• maundered
• kicked around
• dawdled
• tramped
• strayed
• moped
• straggled
• hoboed
• milled (about or around)
• vagabonded

2

as in flowed

to move or proceed smoothly and readily

she's been cruising through her daily physical therapy with remarkable ease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flowed
• sailed
• glided
• drifted
• swept
• slid
• slipped
• raced
• rolled
• brushed
• flew
• coasted
• sped
• breezed
• streamed
• rushed
• bowled
• skimmed
• whisked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• struggled
• stumbled
• floundered
• trudged
• limped
• plodded
• lumbered
• shuffled
• stamped
• labored
• tramped
• stomped
• toiled
• stumped
• shambled

3

as in sailed

to travel on water in a vessel

cruised to the Bahamas in their yacht

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sailed
• ferried
• boated
• voyaged
• shipped (out)
• navigated
• made sail
• took ship
• coasted
• canoed
• kayaked
• yachted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cruised

Archbishop McCarthy cruised past Viera in three sets (25-15, 25-18, 25-14) in the state semifinal. — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026

Wednesday’s game was very different, as the Panthers cruised early and took advantage of Hawks mistakes, a familiar story this season. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Kiros, a 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant and lawyer, cruised to victory Tuesday night in the reliably blue district, which includes most of Denver. — Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

While not a doctor, Xavier Becerra, who served as health secretary in the Biden administration, cruised in his race to become California governor. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026

After one of the sleepiest sheriff’s races in recent memory, Luna had again cruised to victory over his predecessor, Alex Villanueva. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who cruised into office last year, failed to carry his own county in his gubernatorial race loss to incumbent Kathy Hochul. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

In past reelections, Matsui has largely cruised to victories. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

They will be joined by Bishop Moore and Horizon, teams that cruised to 3-0 region final victories on Wednesday night; along with Winter Park, which lost to Orangewood but stayed alive. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026