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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
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
In 1860, Ingram died while sailing aboard the Lady Elgin, a steamship that sank after being hit by another vessel on Lake Michigan.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 May 2025
After setting sail from Connecticut, the ship made it within a mile of the shoreline before a leak in the vessel dragged Goodsell and his small crew to their watery graves, according to the college.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 23 May 2025
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Verb
It was supposed to head south to refuel in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, before heading out of New York Harbor and was never meant to sail under the bridge.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
In 1860, Ingram died while sailing aboard the Lady Elgin, a steamship that sank after being hit by another vessel on Lake Michigan.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Noun
Built to Spill are also playing Modest Mouse’s inaugural Psychic Salamander Festival in September, as well as the inaugural Ice Cream Floats cruise, which sets sail next February.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 May 2025
After setting sail from Connecticut, the ship made it within a mile of the shoreline before a leak in the vessel dragged Goodsell and his small crew to their watery graves, according to the college.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sail
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In the yachting world, the Cannes Film Festival means one thing: the start of the summer boating season.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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For those who want the boat-life experience but don't require a private charter, there is the option of river boating or small-boat cruising.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Salivary Blockages Blockages or obstructions to the salivary glands may also cause mouth dryness because saliva doesn't flow as easily to the mouth.10 7.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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The real threat to the fiscal well-being of the median American comes from the price of energy, from which all other prices flow.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Over the years, the percentage of transactions conducted in cash has significantly dropped, with the average estimate now hovering around 20 percent.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The purchase is worth around $509 million at current market prices, with Bitcoin hovering around $108,000.—
Niamh Rowe,
Quartz,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Chinese aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning has arrived in waters near Japan's southwestern islands after a southward voyage from its home port on China's Yellow Sea coast over the weekend.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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But that voyage was put on hold after a flatcar guiding the ship failed to move during the launch, throwing the warship off balance and crushing parts of its bottom before its stern eventually slid down the launch slipway into the water, state media reported.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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People used carts to ferry the dead and wounded to the field hospital.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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SpaceX's next-generation rocket is designed to eventually ferry cargo and private and government crews between the Earth, the Moon, and Mars.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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What To Do Visitors can go full-moon kayaking, explore a 2000-year-old ancient Calusa shell mound, or cruise to secluded islands like Cabbage Key for Gulf shrimp and slow, old-Florida life.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Chicago Cubs cruise to a 7-1 win over the Washington Nationals for their 7th straight series victory The Cubs have won in all of Horton’s five appearances, including his debut in New York that included an opener.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Bongino updated Fox News host Sean Hannity on the investigation into the Epstein file as conspiracies continue to float that he was murdered in prison.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Low porosity hair will float, while medium porosity hair will sink slowly.1 Slide Test To use this method, pull a piece of clean, dry hair taut and slide your fingers upward along the hair shaft from the ends to your scalp.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 June 2025
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The lightweight, invisible formula easily glides over the skin, hydrating any skin type.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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The formula glides on sheer and leaves skin looking luminous, not greasy, thanks to its vitamin C and E infusion, which also helps nourish and condition.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 May 2025
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“Sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sail. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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