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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
The verse is tethered to the earth; the chorus glides like a 747.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 June 2026
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
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
Footage shows the lovebird riding high inside a clear cabin attached to a drone, as the contraption glides through the air before gently descending toward the ground.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
As the late '70s disco hit Stayin' Alive fills the Addison dance studio, instructor Maya Apodaca glides across the floor.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the formula wears seamlessly, sans pilling, beneath foundation, which glides on like silk.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 June 2026
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
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
Footage shows the lovebird riding high inside a clear cabin attached to a drone, as the contraption glides through the air before gently descending toward the ground.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
As the late '70s disco hit Stayin' Alive fills the Addison dance studio, instructor Maya Apodaca glides across the floor.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the formula wears seamlessly, sans pilling, beneath foundation, which glides on like silk.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glides
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Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Dark flows rising Even without a peace deal, there have been growing signs that significant volumes of oil are flowing through the strait in tankers with their signals switched off — including with assistance from the US military.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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American officials are working to expand the use of sterile male screwworm flies to stop the parasites’ spread.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Time flies, but super exciting.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Their water content hovers around 16%, and butter is made up of 1-4% vitamins, minerals, lactose and protein.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Mark Bezos—Jeff’s brother—hovers around the bar.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Cricket drifts far from the contemporary arts scene.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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On Sunday mornings, families gather by the docks along Lake Erie, while church music drifts across the water.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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Reader Heather Fargo wrote in with a number of suggestions for dining outdoors in North and South Natomas, such as Bella Bru, CharQterie, Helic Bistro, Mezcal Grill, El Bramido and The Virgin Sturgeon, which floats on the Sacramento River.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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From yoga sessions and floats to pop-up events and performances, Pride is still all around Boise and the Treasure Valley this June.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 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 aircraft cruises at 75 knots and can sprint at 90 knots.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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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
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Where this installment really soars, however, is in the development of Rocky and Apollo’s relationship.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Artificial intelligence can propel the economy forward even if unemployment soars.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Glides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glides. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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