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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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as in hovered
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 sailed
Gwinnett was an English clergymen’s son who sailed for the colonies in 1762 and opened a general store in Savannah in 1765.
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Most of the crew members had sailed together for years, spending as much time on board as at home; several were related.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
In the second half, Haaland almost had a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper, but the ball sailed too far ahead of him.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
The shot sailed just out of reach of the outstretched hand of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and into the net.
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Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
But on July 2, 1776, as the mighty British army sailed into New York Harbor, the delegates in Philadelphia's Independence Hall voted yea.
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Douglas Brinkley,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
In 2024, Joe Biden sailed to the Democratic presidential nomination after a primary process that was little more than a formality, with the Florida Democratic Party even cancelling its primary in March to anoint Biden.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Banijay Iberia will bring its immersive experience ‘Luminiscence’ to Seville’s stunning Parish of San Jacinto, in its Triana district, home to famed flamenco dancers, bullfights and sailors who sailed to Spain’s New World in the Americas.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
22 June 2026
His throw sailed over second base and all the way to the backstop, allowing Steer to move to third.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Most of the crew members had sailed together for years, spending as much time on board as at home; several were related.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
In the second half, Haaland almost had a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper, but the ball sailed too far ahead of him.
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Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
The shot sailed just out of reach of the outstretched hand of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and into the net.
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Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
But on July 2, 1776, as the mighty British army sailed into New York Harbor, the delegates in Philadelphia's Independence Hall voted yea.
—
Douglas Brinkley,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
In 2024, Joe Biden sailed to the Democratic presidential nomination after a primary process that was little more than a formality, with the Florida Democratic Party even cancelling its primary in March to anoint Biden.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Banijay Iberia will bring its immersive experience ‘Luminiscence’ to Seville’s stunning Parish of San Jacinto, in its Triana district, home to famed flamenco dancers, bullfights and sailors who sailed to Spain’s New World in the Americas.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
22 June 2026
His throw sailed over second base and all the way to the backstop, allowing Steer to move to third.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailed
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Decades of river tours For more than nine decades, the Jungle Queen ferried generations of visitors through Fort Lauderdale’s scenic waterways, serving up sightseeing cruises, dinner excursions, and evenings at its proprietary Tropical Isle.
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Endeavour’s final mission in May 2011 after the program was officially retired ferried spare parts to the International Space Station.
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Missile and drone stockpiles grew as money flowed to terrorist proxies across the Middle East.
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Energy flowed out of my body like sweat on a blistering hot day.
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Off-pitch issues hovered over the tournament, but the football has delivered.
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The lowest get-in prices hovered around $3,500 early Saturday on Friday.
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The Yankees’ blossoming prospect, pitching for the RailRiders and against Worcester at Triple-A, cruised for six scoreless innings in his penultimate minor league start.
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Brazil cruised past Scotland in a dominant victory in Miami.
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Around the communal tables, conversations paused as traditional Vietnamese court music drifted through the room.
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As well as dropping deep, Cruyff also drifted out wide and provided two assists in the group stage with fine crosses.
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Emerson’s single that floated just above the outstretched glove of Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel drove in the first two.
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Muhammad floated a 155-pound matchup with Rafael Fiziev, fresh off his Baku knockout win.
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Over two partial days and one full day of fishing – roughly 15 hours total – the three of us boated 53 catfish up to 25 pounds.
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Many of the 30,000 tourists last year who boated down the Paraguay River beside the Serra do Amolar, about 60 miles downriver from Porto Jofre, were guests on liveaboard fishing charters.
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The particles glided past each other effortlessly.
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Up close, the design boasted a ruffled accent along the neckline that added movement to the gown as Saldaña glided around the room.
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“Sailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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