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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
Bader sailed across home plate, arms raised, to score the winning run in Game 162 on Sunday.
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Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The show is one of several new offerings on Brilliant Lady, which sailed its maiden voyage in early September, and USA TODAY was among the first to see the show.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
The rookie wideout broke free from his coverage assignment on a possible touchdown shot play, and Young’s throw sailed past him.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Javy Báez’s 12th home run of the year, following back-to-back singles by Justyn-Henry Malloy and Kerry Carpenter, sailed into the Monster seats to get the Tigers on the board and on top 3-1.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Central was able to drive down to the Keller 15-yard line before stalling, but a 32-yard field goal attempt on the third play of the fourth quarter sailed wide left.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
In the fourth inning, Los Angeles got a run on Kolek’s throwing error that sailed into center field.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
With Ryan O’Hearn up, both runners advanced when White Sox starter Sean Burke’s pick-off throw to first base sailed a little wide and rolled to the side wall.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The Carnival Celebration ship, which holds as many as 5,200 passengers, called PortMiami its home port, and sailed to the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
september 22, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The show is one of several new offerings on Brilliant Lady, which sailed its maiden voyage in early September, and USA TODAY was among the first to see the show.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
The rookie wideout broke free from his coverage assignment on a possible touchdown shot play, and Young’s throw sailed past him.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Javy Báez’s 12th home run of the year, following back-to-back singles by Justyn-Henry Malloy and Kerry Carpenter, sailed into the Monster seats to get the Tigers on the board and on top 3-1.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Central was able to drive down to the Keller 15-yard line before stalling, but a 32-yard field goal attempt on the third play of the fourth quarter sailed wide left.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
In the fourth inning, Los Angeles got a run on Kolek’s throwing error that sailed into center field.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
With Ryan O’Hearn up, both runners advanced when White Sox starter Sean Burke’s pick-off throw to first base sailed a little wide and rolled to the side wall.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
The Carnival Celebration ship, which holds as many as 5,200 passengers, called PortMiami its home port, and sailed to the Eastern and Western Caribbean.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
september 22, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailed
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After calling ahead for a water taxi in Ischia Ponte, we were ferried over to Da Maria's pier, and then welcomed into the open-air dining room, which faces the Gulf of Naples.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Three days later, a trailer registered to Skeet’s ranch ferried it to Big Spring, where Baker was waiting.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Subtle fabric draping featured at the waist, which flowed into a column skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Nearly 43,000 applications flowed in after the state opened applications in May.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Just over 10 laps later, that gap extended to five seconds when Verstappen locked up, and the lead hovered around six seconds with 10 laps to go.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Whether that proves to be a reset for Taylor or a different sort of false start than the ones that have hovered over him remains to be seen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
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Running back Jeremiyah Love cruised in from the 4-yard line two plays later to give Notre Dame a 14-7 lead at halftime.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prague Reuters — Billionaire Andrej Babis’s ANO party cruised to victory in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election on Saturday, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe’s populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Early snow had drifted half way to my knees in the timber.—
Robert Merchant,
Outdoor Life,
1 Oct. 2025
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This week, Caedan smiled thinking back on his grandmother, then again as his mind drifted to the single mother and two children her legacy now touches.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Numerous ideas have been floated for the corner lot where Hotel Marysville once towered over the downtown of its namesake.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The summer before she was elected, Marin had floated the idea of a thirty-two-hour workweek.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
29 Aug. 2025
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Our entire party boated across its clear, cool waters to an isolated beach for a picnic and a swim.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Yohannes delivered a long ball from Lyonnes’ half that Chawinga glided onto, catching Earps off her line and lifting it past the English goalkeeper to find the back of the net.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere, Mariacarla Boscono glided through in Gucci, Donatella Versace traded words with Grigor Dimitrov, and a sea of Bottega Veneta clutches dotted the crowd.—
Sofia Viganò,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Sailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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