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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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
Carnival Cruise Line, for example, canceled 11 cruises aboard its Carnival Firenze ship earlier this year that were scheduled to sail in October and November, citing changes in itinerary plans.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 2 June 2026
In addition to dockside exhibits, the festival will offer 20-minute harbor cruises in gondolas, live music, maritime education displays, and food and beverage options for purchase.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
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
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
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
Noun
The Morgan, a 72-foot touring vessel, provides cruises across Lake George.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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
Carnival Cruise Line, for example, canceled 11 cruises aboard its Carnival Firenze ship earlier this year that were scheduled to sail in October and November, citing changes in itinerary plans.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 2 June 2026
In addition to dockside exhibits, the festival will offer 20-minute harbor cruises in gondolas, live music, maritime education displays, and food and beverage options for purchase.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Verb
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruises
Noun
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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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Colonists brought honey bees with them on their earliest voyages across the Atlantic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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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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In one scene, Misael disappears entirely from the forest as the canine roams around in the background while a calf grazes up front.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
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But perhaps most controversial is how the update will affect the program’s multibillion-dollar revenue, which flows into the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund each year and is distributed to various programs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The streets are worse, the parks are underfunded, code enforcement is slower, and city investment consistently flows to other parts of town.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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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 film is at its best early on, as Clark wanders through a physical environment that, to his mind and ours, has no obvious origin and no clear reason to exist.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Nova Scotia might not be where your mind wanders when thinking of a stereotypical surf scene—but the raw coastline and Atlantic swells do actually make for some pretty great surfing when the weather is participating.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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In the warmer months, don’t skip a ride on The Morgan, Sagamore’s cruising vessel that glides around Lake George.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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With a blend of peptides, olive oil, and vitamin E, this pencil glides on without any dragging or pilling.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 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
Verb
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Complete with a stable underfoot feel made to seamlessly transition from the gym to street, these sneakers can carry you through intense workouts to European city strolls without missing a beat.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Cruises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruises. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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