1
as in cruising
to travel on water in a vessel
I can't sail when there's any breeze at all because I get seasick easily
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2
as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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3
as in floating
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 sailing
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Spoofing can override legitimate GPS signals, duping a navigation system into showing the boat as off course and even sailing over land, as the video below shows.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
While large ships are designed to minimize movement, Alaska’s waters can still get surprisingly rough at times—especially when sailing through open passages.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The Euphoria later resumed sailing toward the Gulf of Oman, according to Lloyd’s List.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The Mubaraz—sailing under a Liberian flag with cargo from Abu Dhabi—switched off its tracking responder while in the Strait about a month ago and reappeared off the southern tip of India.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Spoofing can override legitimate GPS signals, duping a navigation system into showing the boat as off course and even sailing over land, as the video below shows.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
While large ships are designed to minimize movement, Alaska’s waters can still get surprisingly rough at times—especially when sailing through open passages.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The Euphoria later resumed sailing toward the Gulf of Oman, according to Lloyd’s List.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailing
Adjective
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This is surprising for something that is supposed to require less hovering, especially if the host is out of hearing range of the device's alerts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To top it off, the X-Shinobi yachts are equipped with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion systems, ensuring a quiet and fume-free cruising experience for guests while helping to reduce the environmental impact of marine tourism.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Peterson was cruising through the first three, however, the Nationals rallied for seven runs in the fourth to set up the blowout.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Drivers will discover that the design causes unavoidable backups in both directions on Broward Boulevard, plus confusing and hazardous lane changes to avoid traffic flowing from the opposite direction.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tucker County sits high on the ridge, with no rivers flowing into it and limited water storage.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Take advantage of the good vibes floating through your workspaces.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Each villa is assigned a private butler who can fulfil any requests, such as a floating breakfast in the swimming pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What to see today The park features a variety of outdoor recreation, from boating and diving opportunities on Summersville Lake to hiking and biking trails.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The boating forecast in South Florida on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, the missile uses a gliding approach to reach its target.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the 1930s, cars moved through the air more like a brick wall than a gliding bird.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The stream rushed by, as clear and inviting as the nearby lake that their father forbade them from swimming in.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The young mallards were spotted swimming at the bottom of a gutter, 3 feet below a street on the outskirts of Chester, England, on Wednesday, April 22.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailing. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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