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as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
looking for a college course that he could just glide through
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as in flies
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
a kite gliding on the autumn breeze
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as in hovers
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
water striders gliding along the surface of the brook
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Recent Examples of glides
Akerman turns the youths’ judgmental sociology into a romantic rhapsody with a shot that glides forward, from a wide view of Michèle and Paul submerged in a crowd to a tight double closeup of the two kissing.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Curie’s clean deodorant nourishes and protects the skin with a moisturizing, non-greasy formula that glides on smoothly without residue or irritation.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
By the weekend, the Moon glides into Gemini and your words sparkle again.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Sep. 2025
If a bird glides down more slowly than the air is rising, the rising air keeps it aloft.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
With two pairs of legs to each ring, the new species glides around on 160 legs.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Curie’s clean deodorant nourishes and protects the skin with a moisturizing, non-greasy formula that glides on smoothly without residue or irritation.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
By the weekend, the Moon glides into Gemini and your words sparkle again.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Sep. 2025
If a bird glides down more slowly than the air is rising, the rising air keeps it aloft.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
With two pairs of legs to each ring, the new species glides around on 160 legs.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glides
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Raft the Animas River Colorado’s world-famous whitewater includes the Animas River, which flows by Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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All six passengers and crew onboard the Family Boat, which flies the Portuguese flag, were reported safe and unharmed.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even in the Midwest, Nebraska flies blissfully under the radar of most tourists' radars.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Support for universal background checks usually hovers around 90 percent in public opinion polls.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Officially, the prison can hold just over a thousand inmates, though its population often hovers well below that.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But, as always, the talk drifts toward quarterbacks, that uniquely American job with uniquely American responsibilities.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Modern systems analyze patterns of active work, idle stretches and meeting length in real time, giving leaders a live feed of how productivity drifts through a day.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Guests are encouraged to live fully in the space, where morning coffee brews in a Hay French press, poolside afternoons are spent on Oliver James floats, and alfresco dinners happen amid DWR’s Terassi outdoor teak furniture (all of which, naturally, is for sale).—
John Wogan,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Afterward, retreat to the spa’s relaxation lounge—where a glowing copper teardrop floats above cedar banquettes—while next door, the subterranean fitness center boasts Technogym gear and treadmills—all below the waterline.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Disney Cruise Line Disney sails Halloween on the High Seas voyages in September and October, where passengers will find special decor – including a magical Halloween tree – themed desserts and drinks and other festive activities.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Aqua Blu, a former yacht of the Campari family reimagined as a 30-cabin expedition yacht, sails week-long routes from Bali through Komodo and up to Raja Ampat.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Boats’ Itineraries In the South In Provence, the six cabin Napoléon cruises the Rhône from Tain L’Hermitage to Avignon, stopping for a truffle excursion in Grignan, to allow guests to explore local markets or to bicycle through lavender fields.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Powered by dual motors that provide up to 2,061GPH of suction, the V5 cruises the surface of your pool, sucking up leaves and other debris that normally needs to be removed with a net.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Greenway Trail system crosses meadows, soars over bridges, ducks under roads, and meanders streamside with ample benches and picnic spots along the way.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Layer on search fees, advisory services, retention bonuses, and the inevitable legal and PR bills, and the price tag quickly soars into the tens of millions.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Glides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glides. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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