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as in roams
to move about from place to place aimlessly
the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours
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as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
she's been cruising through her daily physical therapy with remarkable ease
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as in sails
to travel on water in a vessel
cruised to the Bahamas in their yacht
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Recent Examples of cruises
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Long road trips, cruises, airplane takeoffs, and landings—all make my stomach lurch.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
This offer applies to new individual bookings made at standard rates on select sailings departing between now and May 10, 2028, excluding Celebrity river cruises, Galapagos sailings, and Alaska Cruisetours.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
On cruises, Jewel may have a slow morning sipping coffee before heading to the spa, while Alexandre has already jetted off to the ship's activities like the waterslide or bingo.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Later on in the research process, she was even introduced to Joey McIntyre through mutual friend Lin-Manuel Miranda, who helped give insight into the phenomenon of boy band cruises.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The Hollywood Casino Aurora hit the Fox River in June 1993 with two riverboats offering cruises from a downtown dock every 90 minutes.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Earn 8x points on Chase TravelSM for airline tickets, hotels, including The EditSM, car rentals, cruises, activities and tours.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
The moveable feast, which cruises along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway, will raise funds for LGBTQ-youth organizations and feature a live DJ, open bar and positive vibes.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Brock cruises past Amarillo Randall Brock softball held a 3-1 lead over Amarillo Randall in the sixth inning at Abilene Christian University when the bats came alive.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
In his highlight video, the inventor ultimately cruises at a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Sometimes cruises in the spring and summer just call for breathable and breezy clothing, and skorts are a way to feel a bit dressed up while enjoying the comfort of shorts.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Connecticut cruises to a 101-29 win over Long Island University in the first round of the East Regional, the best defensive effort in the history of the women’s NCAA tournament.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Harry Styles cruises into the weekend with a new chart crown, as Kiss All The Time.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Cole Winn, a one-time failed starter who is re-inventing his life as a reliever, cruises through the sixth.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Cruises, casino cash withdrawal and overseas trips The affidavit said Storey used the church credit card account to pay for one or more cruises totaling $77,025.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Long road trips, cruises, airplane takeoffs, and landings—all make my stomach lurch.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
This offer applies to new individual bookings made at standard rates on select sailings departing between now and May 10, 2028, excluding Celebrity river cruises, Galapagos sailings, and Alaska Cruisetours.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
On cruises, Jewel may have a slow morning sipping coffee before heading to the spa, while Alexandre has already jetted off to the ship's activities like the waterslide or bingo.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Later on in the research process, she was even introduced to Joey McIntyre through mutual friend Lin-Manuel Miranda, who helped give insight into the phenomenon of boy band cruises.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The Hollywood Casino Aurora hit the Fox River in June 1993 with two riverboats offering cruises from a downtown dock every 90 minutes.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Earn 8x points on Chase TravelSM for airline tickets, hotels, including The EditSM, car rentals, cruises, activities and tours.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Verb
The aircraft cruises at 75 knots and can sprint at 90 knots.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
The moveable feast, which cruises along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway, will raise funds for LGBTQ-youth organizations and feature a live DJ, open bar and positive vibes.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Brock cruises past Amarillo Randall Brock softball held a 3-1 lead over Amarillo Randall in the sixth inning at Abilene Christian University when the bats came alive.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
In his highlight video, the inventor ultimately cruises at a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Sometimes cruises in the spring and summer just call for breathable and breezy clothing, and skorts are a way to feel a bit dressed up while enjoying the comfort of shorts.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Connecticut cruises to a 101-29 win over Long Island University in the first round of the East Regional, the best defensive effort in the history of the women’s NCAA tournament.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Harry Styles cruises into the weekend with a new chart crown, as Kiss All The Time.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
Cole Winn, a one-time failed starter who is re-inventing his life as a reliever, cruises through the sixth.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruises
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One of my favorite things about expedition cruising is the social atmosphere onboard, and that's certainly true of Quark voyages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Ocean cruises often bundle less with their base fares than other types of voyages – though that can also vary significantly by cruise line.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Today, the herd roams the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and is managed in partnership with the local fire company, which hosts the annual pony swim—a beloved local tradition.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Fernandes then roams towards that wing to support his team-mates and be in a position to attack the space behind Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Yet talent still flows both ways.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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So, the pairing of Shakti and Shiva, feminine and masculine, energy and consciousness, is best understood not as a binary but as the two sides of a Mobiüs strip, where one seamlessly flows into the other.—
Anya Foxen,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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My itinerary with Victory – which also sails along the East Coast and in the Canadian Maritimes – lasted nine nights from Chicago to Toronto.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Before the quartet of late November and December holiday sailings begins, the ship sails an almost identical route along the Seine between March and November.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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The lagoon, which wanders almost the entire length of the garden, adds a swath of blue to this oasis of green.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In its most scenic moments, the train wanders along the island’s coastline and through rainforest, and sugar cane fields.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Intensify your eyes with the creamy, 24-Hour Waterproof Eyeliner, which glides on smooth for all-day to all-night wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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For the most part, our world glides silently through space, shielded by Earth’s thin atmosphere.—
Shawn Laatsch,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Another analogy would be a staircase of water that boats and barges climb and descend.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Perfect for anything from coastal getaways and city strolls to casual office days, the Toccin Drew Pleated Wide-leg Trousers make any outfit feel fresh.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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They’re also outfitted with a breathable upper material that provides airflow during sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls around the neighborhood.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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“Cruises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruises. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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