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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
Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Schneeman timed the pitch up and sent it sailing into the right-field seats for a two-run homer.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Giant shade sails soften the harsh summer sun, giving everything a soft glow.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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Verb
The charges are subject to change without notice, the company says, and guests are told to contact customer service for up-to-date details before sailing.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Schneeman timed the pitch up and sent it sailing into the right-field seats for a two-run homer.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Noun
The first CalCOFI expedition set sail in 1949 in a joint effort by Scripps, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) and state Fish and Wildlife officials.
—Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Giant shade sails soften the harsh summer sun, giving everything a soft glow.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sail
Verb
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Be mindful of weather conditions when boating or kayaking.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The fire department said the eight other people in the boating party returned in the last two boats that had remained upright.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Still, Pushan Dutt, a professor of economics at INSEAD, suggests that increasing desperation by both Asian buyers and Middle Eastern producers to get things flowing again could accelerate that timeline.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Much of that growth has flowed into the same infrastructure debt funding the AI build-out, the data-centre bonds and private credit that carry investment-grade ratings and pay more than ordinary corporate paper.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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At the time of writing, shares are hovering around the $173 mark, down over 20 percent over its all-time high on Tuesday.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
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The population hovers at just over 200.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Beyond the Blue Lagoon, one of the best ways to see the solar eclipse is by sea with several cruise lines planning voyages to sail directly into the path of totality.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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While the company’s rockets have not yet reached orbit, that’s due to change sometime in late 2026, when Relativity Space’s two-stage, reusable Terran R is set to make its debut voyage.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
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The military did not provide evidence that the vessel was ferrying drugs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Sebago’s current owner, BasicNet, has committed to preserve that 80-year legacy and ferry it into the future, celebrating the anniversary with several activations this year.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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The Best Cruises For Adults Not everybody wants to cruise with children, and there are also cruise lines out there offering child-free cruises.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Sooners lost their opening game of the SEC tournament in May, but have lost just once since, cruising through the NCAA tournament en route to the program's first title game appearance since 2022.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Political observers often float Ossoff as a potential 2028 candidate for president, but he's waved away speculation.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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This matters more on scenic itineraries than on port-heavy Mediterranean cruises, where the ship often functions as a floating hotel between destinations.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The body then glides over the top of the windshield and starts flipping through the air over the roof.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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Directed by Child and filmed in Whack’s hometown of Philadelphia, the song’s black-and-white visuals transform familiar city streets into a monochrome maze where Whack glides through scenes with the oozing confidence of someone ready to reclaim her narrative.—
Sophie Miller,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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“Sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sail. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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