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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
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, along Lake Michigan, visitors can explore North Avenue Beach, the Lakefront Trail, and Navy Pier—with thrilling rides, waterfront restaurants, and scenic lake cruises.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) will raise the tax on tourists who stay at Hawaii hotels to 11% while imposing a new 11% tax on cruises, according to the text of the bill.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
All Royal Caribbean cruises in the Caribbean make a stop at CocoCay, the cruise line's private island.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 1 Sep. 2025
Even Japan cruises during cherry blossom season, typically late March to mid-April, can be booked slightly off-peak by choosing early or later sailings on lines like Azamara that specialize in immersive itineraries with longer stays in ports.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Following the post-Covid boom, as planes and cruises started bringing more tourists to the island province, Jeju residents began to complain about misdeeds committed by foreign tourists, some sharing their frustrations online.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
There are several ways to visit Antarctica, including cruises and flights to the white continent.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Powered by dual motors that provide up to 2,061GPH of suction, the V5 cruises the surface of your pool, sucking up leaves and other debris that normally needs to be removed with a net.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
As previously reported, Mama Duke cruises all the way to the Final, after winning Mel B’s Golden Buzzer on Tuesday night’s live elimination spot.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Celebrity’s first river cruises will launch in August 2027.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, along Lake Michigan, visitors can explore North Avenue Beach, the Lakefront Trail, and Navy Pier—with thrilling rides, waterfront restaurants, and scenic lake cruises.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) will raise the tax on tourists who stay at Hawaii hotels to 11% while imposing a new 11% tax on cruises, according to the text of the bill.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
All Royal Caribbean cruises in the Caribbean make a stop at CocoCay, the cruise line's private island.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 1 Sep. 2025
Even Japan cruises during cherry blossom season, typically late March to mid-April, can be booked slightly off-peak by choosing early or later sailings on lines like Azamara that specialize in immersive itineraries with longer stays in ports.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Following the post-Covid boom, as planes and cruises started bringing more tourists to the island province, Jeju residents began to complain about misdeeds committed by foreign tourists, some sharing their frustrations online.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
There are several ways to visit Antarctica, including cruises and flights to the white continent.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Boats’ Itineraries In the South In Provence, the six cabin Napoléon cruises the Rhône from Tain L’Hermitage to Avignon, stopping for a truffle excursion in Grignan, to allow guests to explore local markets or to bicycle through lavender fields.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Powered by dual motors that provide up to 2,061GPH of suction, the V5 cruises the surface of your pool, sucking up leaves and other debris that normally needs to be removed with a net.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
As previously reported, Mama Duke cruises all the way to the Final, after winning Mel B’s Golden Buzzer on Tuesday night’s live elimination spot.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruises
Noun
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Frightfully Fun voyages take place on all ships during October, with some exceptions such as charters.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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These one-way voyages—often offered during season changes—tend to be longer and cheaper per night.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a video, Billy Ray roams a large grassy field while listening to the song on his phone.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The saiga antelope roams the Eurasian steppe of Central Asia.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Raft the Animas River Colorado’s world-famous whitewater includes the Animas River, which flows by Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Disney Cruise Line Disney sails Halloween on the High Seas voyages in September and October, where passengers will find special decor – including a magical Halloween tree – themed desserts and drinks and other festive activities.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Aqua Blu, a former yacht of the Campari family reimagined as a 30-cabin expedition yacht, sails week-long routes from Bali through Komodo and up to Raja Ampat.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If the canine wanders around, night lights can reduce their confusion in the dark, and keeping them in a small room that is difficult to get lost in may also help.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Breathe, notice and return to the moment each time the mind wanders.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With two pairs of legs to each ring, the new species glides around on 160 legs.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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On the 25th, Venus glides into Leo, spotlighting your financial world and your sense of self-worth.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Regina King strolls into Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks on the hunt for classic hors d’oeuvres recipes.—
Elizabeth Wellington,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The former Chelsea and Aston Villa winger offers Sunderland something slightly different in terms of being a left-footed player who drifts in from the right.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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The video shows the shark's dorsal fin cutting across the water before the giant fish drifts along the side of the kayak, its skin visible just below the surface.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Cruises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruises. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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