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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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as in to hover
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
a leaf sailed by, carried by the breeze
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Recent Examples of sail
Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
See Barcelona’s Gaudí architecture All three of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s vessels sail to Barcelona.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
There are some rough retail quarters ahead — tariffs are taking a bite, and customers are expected to spend less on holiday shopping this year because everything is so expensive and the job market is starting to look quite bad — but Macy’s has some wind at its sails for the first time in years.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Putin, now in his third decade as Russia’s leader, sailed to a fifth term in office last year.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
See Barcelona’s Gaudí architecture All three of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s vessels sail to Barcelona.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of the ship’s amenities such as restaurants, facilities and accommodation once the ship sets sail.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
There are some rough retail quarters ahead — tariffs are taking a bite, and customers are expected to spend less on holiday shopping this year because everything is so expensive and the job market is starting to look quite bad — but Macy’s has some wind at its sails for the first time in years.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sail
Verb
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The park service reminded the public to wear a life jacket when swimming, floating, fishing or boating on the Delaware River.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The global boating market historically outperformed global GDP growth, aligning its performance to the growing wealth of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and the global stock market’s gains.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Alcaraz flowed forward behind a forehand, but chose to try to fool Djokovic by volleying back behind him, instead of into space.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the newfound in-state rivalry, a sense of nostalgia hovered over pregame activities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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During the voyage, travelers can spend time spotting wildlife like Arctic foxes, whales, polar bears, and more, and explore the harsh landscape by zodiac boat, kayaking, and snowshoeing.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos were incorporating new pieces and new offensive wrinkles into their maiden offensive voyage in 2025.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its airport is 280 miles from the mountain peaks of Tahiti and 5,518 miles from a stream of overnight departures at LAX that ferry passengers to the island nation from France and the United States.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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This includes the company's Falcon 9 rocket, which has become the workhorse of global launches, ferrying cargo and astronauts to the International Space Station under contracts with NASA, among many other tasks.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Argentina cruised throughout the qualification process with and without Messi.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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For first-time visitors, the city offers classic, idyllic experiences such as having a picnic by the Eiffel Tower, touring the Louvre, or cruising down the Seine.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Purdy scrambled to his right and floated a ball toward backup tight end Jake Tonges in the back of the end zone.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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There are a few self-balancing concepts floating about, including ones from Honda and Yamaha and this entirely self-driving scooter, but nothing's close to hitting the market anytime soon.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the wide-leg cut and handy side pockets, wearing these make gliding through the airport feel like a breeze.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Location Anchored between Blackfriars Bridge and the Tate Modern, Sea Containers is a front-row perch to London’s cultural tide—where the Thames unfurls like a silver sash, ferries gliding past in a daily ballet of commuters and sightseers.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sail. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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