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as in wandering
to move about from place to place aimlessly
the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours
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as in flowing
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 sailing
to travel on water in a vessel
cruised to the Bahamas in their yacht
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Recent Examples of cruising
The Arlington Grace Prep Lions erupted for five runs in the bottom of the first inning, cruising to a 9-2 victory over New Braunfels Allegiance in a non-district high school baseball contest Friday at the campus of Colleyville Covenant Christian.
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Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
The Wolverines had a 16-0 run in the second quarter to erase an 11-point deficit, their biggest, then broke a tie in the third quarter by scoring 17 consecutive points and cruising to their second Elite Eight, both in the past five seasons.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The jet also has the lowest cabin altitude in its class—that is, 2,691 feet while cruising at 41,000 feet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
With the right investment in advanced water treatment and responsible discharge practices, the industry can help protect the very ecosystems that make cruising possible.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
After cruising through four innings on 51 pitches, Gallen looked vulnerable in the fifth, giving up back-to-back singles to Muncy and Teoscar Hernandez (on a swinging bunt) to start the inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
The South Florida man, who bears more than a striking resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein, was cruising down I-95 in his convertible about a week ago when a passerby whipped out his phone.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
When cruising along and suddenly pressing the accelerator to pass slower traffic, the response felt more subdued than expected from a 400-plus-horsepower luxury vehicle.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The Maryland Terrapins are moving on in the women’s tournament, cruising past the Murray State Racers 99-67.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
The Wolverines had a 16-0 run in the second quarter to erase an 11-point deficit, their biggest, then broke a tie in the third quarter by scoring 17 consecutive points and cruising to their second Elite Eight, both in the past five seasons.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The jet also has the lowest cabin altitude in its class—that is, 2,691 feet while cruising at 41,000 feet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
With the right investment in advanced water treatment and responsible discharge practices, the industry can help protect the very ecosystems that make cruising possible.
—Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
After cruising through four innings on 51 pitches, Gallen looked vulnerable in the fifth, giving up back-to-back singles to Muncy and Teoscar Hernandez (on a swinging bunt) to start the inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
The South Florida man, who bears more than a striking resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein, was cruising down I-95 in his convertible about a week ago when a passerby whipped out his phone.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
When cruising along and suddenly pressing the accelerator to pass slower traffic, the response felt more subdued than expected from a 400-plus-horsepower luxury vehicle.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The Maryland Terrapins are moving on in the women’s tournament, cruising past the Murray State Racers 99-67.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruising
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After six months of backpacking, Martha was feeling very Taoist, very detached, just a big naked eyeball wandering around, absorbing all the astonishing things there were to see at the frayed edges of a defunct feudal empire.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Though the original clip is authentic, showing seven dogs wandering down the side of a highway in northeastern Jilin province, Chinese state media has since debunked the narrative of their escape and journey home.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kari Shinneman, a tax specialist at H&R Block, was among those watching the scene develop on Monday after evacuating her office when smoke began flowing in through the ceiling tiles.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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His grandchildren, Fitz and Ingrid, have lived most of their young lives above 6,000 feet, their lungs and arteries working overtime to keep oxygen flowing through their ever-active little bodies.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Marine units based in Japan are sailing toward the region, with additional Marines from California potentially following in the weeks ahead.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Contestants — 16 young, sexy singles primed for Instagram glory — mingle and couple up aboard a luxury yacht sailing the Mediterranean Sea.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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Chicago is a beautiful city and shouldn’t have to deal with kids roaming around with nothing to do.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sac State is the host school at Golden 1 Center for this event, which means more familiar faces roaming the arena, including Orr, Bill Macriss, Jason Spencer, Brian Berger, Ryan Bjork and others.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Brent crude futures for May delivery climbed to their near peak in the futures market Sunday evening, before drifting down to $113 on Monday.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investors have grown more anxious about inflation, with Treasury yields rising and consumer surveys showing short‑term price expectations drifting upward.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the summer, strolling and biking along the four reservoirs completely reset my nervous system; in the winter, the water becomes a frozen playground where people of all ages build snowmen and figure skate to their heart’s content.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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In videos from the summit, the robot can be seen mechanically strolling next to the first lady, even welcoming all in the room in several different languages and waving its hand.—
Bruna Horvath,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Moon is gliding into your 3rd House of Discussions, encouraging thoughtful messages that show patience and explain your intentions for upcoming events.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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For Belinsky, the game still delivers the same rush — the feeling of gliding across the ice, the satisfaction of a clean shot, the bite of cold air filling his lungs.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The photos show a boat floating over a sea clouded with what the groups say is oil, which appears to be streaming out of a platform.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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His drive and floating feed to Zvonimir Ivišić was part of Illinois’ finishing spurt against Iowa.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruising. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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