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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
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
At the media giant’s 2026 shareholders meeting Wednesday, held virtually, Iger passed the torch to incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro, formerly the company’s head of parks, cruises and consumer products.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
In 2025, there were 22 reported norovirus outbreaks aboard cruises, up from 18 across 2024.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 18, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Carnival Firenze was scheduled to operate three- and four-night cruises due to depart from Long Beach.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
There stands no better example than Shaquille O’Neal, who forced his way out the door at the end, burned bridges with everyone from the team trainer to Chris Quinn of all people, but now has become no less that pitchman for Micky Arison’s cruises.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
While winters are cold, the months of May through October are divine; go on scenic cruises, explore historic lighthouses, and see the migrating whales.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Spectators can also view the river dyeing from many of the nearby restaurants and bars, as well as on one of the river cruises.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection Learn More Policy highlights Basic, mid-level and top-tier plans, plus policies just for flights, cruises and adventure travel.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Royal Caribbean Best for adventurous couples cruises Couples cruises on Royal Caribbean are affordable, packed with fun things to do on board, and sail to romantic destinations.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The seven-night Alaska Dawes Glacier itinerary on Celebrity Edge cruises round-trip from Seattle and visits Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria, sailing through the scenic Endicott Arm and Inside Passage along the way.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
While scramjets require a boost from rockets or jet engines to reach operating speed, the AFRL design imagines a sleigh that accelerates to hypersonic speed, sheds its boosters, and cruises efficiently across continents without destroying its crew.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Dispensing with the snippets of dialogue and long stretches of quiet underscore typical of these kinds of releases, Lopatin cruises on a relentless pulse that evokes the movie’s sustained state of tongue-in-cheek nerviness.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 Dec. 2025
Held each year on the Saturday before Veterans Day, the procession typically begins at noon in Milam Park and cruises its way through downtown along historic Houston Street.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Over the years, investigators tracked spending, including 10 trips to Las Vegas, a few cruises, and several cash withdrawals, such as $500 and $700 at local Northwest Indiana casinos.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
At the media giant’s 2026 shareholders meeting Wednesday, held virtually, Iger passed the torch to incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro, formerly the company’s head of parks, cruises and consumer products.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
In 2025, there were 22 reported norovirus outbreaks aboard cruises, up from 18 across 2024.
—Joe Wilkins Published Mar 18, Futurism, 18 Mar. 2026
Carnival Firenze was scheduled to operate three- and four-night cruises due to depart from Long Beach.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
There stands no better example than Shaquille O’Neal, who forced his way out the door at the end, burned bridges with everyone from the team trainer to Chris Quinn of all people, but now has become no less that pitchman for Micky Arison’s cruises.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
While winters are cold, the months of May through October are divine; go on scenic cruises, explore historic lighthouses, and see the migrating whales.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Spectators can also view the river dyeing from many of the nearby restaurants and bars, as well as on one of the river cruises.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection Learn More Policy highlights Basic, mid-level and top-tier plans, plus policies just for flights, cruises and adventure travel.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Royal Caribbean Best for adventurous couples cruises Couples cruises on Royal Caribbean are affordable, packed with fun things to do on board, and sail to romantic destinations.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The seven-night Alaska Dawes Glacier itinerary on Celebrity Edge cruises round-trip from Seattle and visits Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria, sailing through the scenic Endicott Arm and Inside Passage along the way.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
While scramjets require a boost from rockets or jet engines to reach operating speed, the AFRL design imagines a sleigh that accelerates to hypersonic speed, sheds its boosters, and cruises efficiently across continents without destroying its crew.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Dispensing with the snippets of dialogue and long stretches of quiet underscore typical of these kinds of releases, Lopatin cruises on a relentless pulse that evokes the movie’s sustained state of tongue-in-cheek nerviness.
—Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 Dec. 2025
Held each year on the Saturday before Veterans Day, the procession typically begins at noon in Milam Park and cruises its way through downtown along historic Houston Street.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruises
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The deployment affects 5-night cruises to the Dominican Republic and Perfect Day at CocoCay, 4-night Bahamian getaways and 9-night voyages with stops in Aruba and Curaçao.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Aqua Expeditions Specializing in lavish small‑ship voyages to some of the planet’s most pristine and remote waters, Aqua Expeditions’ newest vessel, Aqua Lares, is a 77‑meter expedition superyacht designed for adventurous travelers who crave a high dose of comfort with their outdoor escapades.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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The five-person cast roams the room, sitting at various circular tables to blur the lines between script and improvisation.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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So this fox crossed an ocean to arrive in a borough where its own species already roams free.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The wind flows from the south, bringing heavy precipitation to areas usually sheltered from rain.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ridges are always flanked by low-pressure areas, and the air at the surface flows from the high to low pressure.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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In response, Iran has nearly halted traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world’s oil typically sails from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s actions have effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world’s oil typically sails.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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The story begins with a scene that taps into every parent’s worst fear, when a five-year-old child wanders off from a family birthday party.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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As Luna glides into your amicable 7th house, your partnerships have a chance to deepen without putting anyone on the back foot, so to speak.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The easy-to-use roller design features a cooling metal applicator that gently glides across the neck's contours, massaging the lightweight formula into skin without pulling or tugging skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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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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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Kidman exits the theater on her phone and wanders into a side room; Jessie Buckley strolls out of the theater talking about snacks.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Cruises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruises. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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