KILT Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

kilt

verb

Definition of kilt

as in to coast

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Sadiq, behind some expert blocking, coasted into the front corner of the end zone for his first NFL touchdown.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The second stage was expected to coast halfway around the world before reigniting to circularize its orbit at an altitude of about 300 miles (500 kilometers).

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of coast

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For longtime fans of the brand, Ponant is a reliably luxe way to sail expedition-style to adventurous destinations—though as one fellow traveler and repeat guest pointed out to me, several other cruise lines now offer this once-rare combination.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The family sailed on the Lusitania in 1914, a year before a German torpedo sank the ship and killed nearly twelve hundred people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of sail

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Iran has said the bombers flying from the base have been used for strikes beyond the original remit and indicated that a base used to attack its territory is a legitimate target.

— Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
In 2025, a playoff game in Baltimore between the Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers was paused due to a drone flying overhead.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of fly

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Eventually, the water will form into distinct beads that glide easily around the pan.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Infused with sunflower seed oil, castor seed oil, jojoba seed oil, squalane, and shea butter, Dear Dahlia’s Lip Paradise Sensual Lip Glow feels like, well, butter gliding onto your lips.

— Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

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