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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
Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
AmaSofia’s spring 2026 debut brings 31 departures, including Christmas Markets cruises, when festive decorations transform old towns and cathedrals.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Sunset cruises and day trips to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are among the options, but the excursions can be tailored to each group.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
An electric aircraft that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a conventional plane just completed its first piloted flight with a new full-scale prototype.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Carnival Mardi Gras hosts weeklong cruises to an array of Caribbean destinations, including Cozumel, Isla Tropicale, Grand Turk, Nassau, Amber Cove and Celebration Key.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
The best resource for the best cruises, whatever your preference, is a professional travel agent.
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Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For more active guests, an on-staff ecologist, horticulturist, and artist offer experiences like oystering, bird-watching cruises, and pinot and painting classes.
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Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Lei Takanashi,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
The aircraft cruises at 75 knots and can sprint at 90 knots.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
The sailings range from four-night Western Caribbean cruises to weeklong sailings to the Bahamas.
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Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
AmaSofia’s spring 2026 debut brings 31 departures, including Christmas Markets cruises, when festive decorations transform old towns and cathedrals.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Sunset cruises and day trips to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are among the options, but the excursions can be tailored to each group.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
An electric aircraft that takes off like a helicopter and cruises like a conventional plane just completed its first piloted flight with a new full-scale prototype.
—
Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Carnival Mardi Gras hosts weeklong cruises to an array of Caribbean destinations, including Cozumel, Isla Tropicale, Grand Turk, Nassau, Amber Cove and Celebration Key.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
The best resource for the best cruises, whatever your preference, is a professional travel agent.
—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
For more active guests, an on-staff ecologist, horticulturist, and artist offer experiences like oystering, bird-watching cruises, and pinot and painting classes.
—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Verb
As if rapping from a speeding time machine, Wiki flows about yellow taxis turning into Uber Eats over an instrumental that cruises from a soft breakbeat into a total breakdown of glitchy scratches courtesy of Lil Ugly Mane.
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Lei Takanashi,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruises
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The North African country is also a major transit point for migrants from Africa and the Middle East escaping war and economic pressures by taking risky sea voyages to Europe.
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Morand said these voyages represented only one part of Connecticut’s maritime connection to slavery.
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North Carolina will be under the microscope as long as Bill Belichick roams the sidelines in Chapel Hill.
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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.
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Oil futures have dropped and gas prices have eased on optimism that flows through the Strait of Hormuz will pick up now that the US-Iran agreement has been signed.
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Goldman Sachs cut its oil price forecast Tuesday, projecting Brent to average $80 in late 2026 and $75 in 2027, citing a faster-than-expected recovery in Persian Gulf crude flows.
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Star of the Seas still sails out of Port Canaveral, housing guests on what is tied for the title of world’s largest cruise ship.
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As the ship sails the Antarctic Peninsula, passengers go on excursions, such as taking a Zodiac or kayaking, to view wildlife and immerse themselves in nature.
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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.
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In its most scenic moments, the train wanders along the island’s coastline and through rainforest, and sugar cane fields.
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The body then glides over the top of the windshield and starts flipping through the air over the roof.
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Directed by Child and filmed in Whack’s hometown of Philadelphia, the song’s black-and-white visuals transform familiar city streets into a monochrome maze where Whack glides through scenes with the oozing confidence of someone ready to reclaim her narrative.
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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.
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.
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Cable car rides, riverside strolls, and wildlife sightings add to the experience, while hearty Alpine meals and spa treatments ensure you’re rested, relaxed, and refueled for the next adventure.
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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.
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“Cruises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruises. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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