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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
When the King visited Greenland in April—looking jaunty and at ease while cruising on a fjord with the Prime Minister, and taking a coffee-and-cake break with locals at a cultural center in Nuuk—the contrast with Vance’s gloomy trip couldn’t have been starker.
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Calling on Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm, Wrangell, Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords), and, finally, Prince Rupert in British Columbia, the itinerary also includes scenic cruising through Stephens Passage, Decision Passage, Stikine Strait, and the Behm Canal.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
As for the Lady Kate, Furrer said the 110-foot boat stopped cruising at the beginning of the pandemic.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Brendan Reilly, 42nd, after cruising to reelection in her past campaigns.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Golden State continued to create separation in the fourth quarter, holding a double-digit lead for much of the fourth and cruising to a win, their sixth in their last eight tries.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
This year is extra lively, too, thanks to the moon cruising through chatty Gemini, setting the tone for a night full of curiosity and thought-provoking conversations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Since surviving a 2021 recall and cruising to reelection a year later, Newsom has transformed his governorship into a national platform.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The two-stateroom layout features a separate shower, two heads, and dining area for weekend cruising.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Calling on Tracy Arm or Endicott Arm, Wrangell, Rudyerd Bay (Misty Fjords), and, finally, Prince Rupert in British Columbia, the itinerary also includes scenic cruising through Stephens Passage, Decision Passage, Stikine Strait, and the Behm Canal.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
As for the Lady Kate, Furrer said the 110-foot boat stopped cruising at the beginning of the pandemic.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Brendan Reilly, 42nd, after cruising to reelection in her past campaigns.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Golden State continued to create separation in the fourth quarter, holding a double-digit lead for much of the fourth and cruising to a win, their sixth in their last eight tries.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
This year is extra lively, too, thanks to the moon cruising through chatty Gemini, setting the tone for a night full of curiosity and thought-provoking conversations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Since surviving a 2021 recall and cruising to reelection a year later, Newsom has transformed his governorship into a national platform.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
The two-stateroom layout features a separate shower, two heads, and dining area for weekend cruising.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruising
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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The cafe is known for its panoramic view of small planes taking off or landing but also for past concerns about customers wandering off the driveway into the path of taxiing planes.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2026
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The pennies could start flowing again, perhaps easing a shortage in some markets, after the Federal Reserve announced an upcoming shift in the distribution system of old 1-cent coins.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Now more diners are flowing through, gazing at the handwritten menu on the wall affixed with neat strips of orange tape, or calling ahead.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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After her inaugural season sailing the Caribbean this winter, the Star Princess will make the voyage through the Panama Canal to kick off a series of Alaska cruises in the summer of 2026.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The sessions will continue in the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island sanctuary in the Bahamas, where guests will learn about coral restoration and marine protection, before sailing the turquoise waters with Horn to see the importance of protecting the delicate underwater ecosystems.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unlike coyotes, which often range even in daytime as pairs or small family groups, bobcats and foxes spend the winter roaming their territory in solitude.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Detroit native also praised Rock's property, calling the home paradise as the beauty influencer lives on a lush land complete with chickens, peacocks and an assortment of roaming farm animals.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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While American fans still love sports, younger ones are drifting away from watching full games to consume highlights on social media, so there are reasons to doubt that an old business model based on media rights growth will remain as lucrative.—
Adam Minter,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
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By combining this information with precise motion data, the team could identify stars that once belonged to the cluster but are now drifting away.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shuter also reported that, in Aspen, the couple were seen shopping together and holding hands while strolling around the ski town.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Jan. 2026
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Afternoons here are deliciously drowsy, spent dozing in the shade, gently parting calm sea water, or gliding past craggy rock formations in a little motor-boat.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s why the team turned to look into how these insects transition between jumping, flapping, and gliding.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Three days later, two fishermen found a girl's body floating in a canal in the area.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Design details throughout the rental reflect its origins, including a floating stone corner fireplace and retro tiling—you’ll find plenty of color palette inspiration.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruising. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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