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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as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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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
Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
As of June 10, the cheapest fare available on any cruise was $187 per person, based on double occupancy, for a three-day voyage to the line’s exclusive destination on Grand Bahama, Celebration Key, sailing round-trip from Miami aboard Carnival Conquest.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Eat delicious falafel and go shopping in Cairo, then gape at the Pyramids of Giza before returning to your five-star accommodations and sailing off to the next archaeological wonder; these include seven UNESCO World Heritage sites like the incredible temples of Luxor, Karnak, and Abu Simbel.
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Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Legend of the Seas itineraries sailing out of Florida start at $783 per person for a three-night naming cruise to Perfect Day at CocoCay.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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During the low tide and full moon, most of the vessels don't go sailing.
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Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
As of June 10, the cheapest fare available on any cruise was $187 per person, based on double occupancy, for a three-day voyage to the line’s exclusive destination on Grand Bahama, Celebration Key, sailing round-trip from Miami aboard Carnival Conquest.
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Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Eat delicious falafel and go shopping in Cairo, then gape at the Pyramids of Giza before returning to your five-star accommodations and sailing off to the next archaeological wonder; these include seven UNESCO World Heritage sites like the incredible temples of Luxor, Karnak, and Abu Simbel.
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Elizabeth Preske,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Legend of the Seas itineraries sailing out of Florida start at $783 per person for a three-night naming cruise to Perfect Day at CocoCay.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailing
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He-Man was now a jolly, quip-ready hero, whose best friends were scaredy-cat Cringer (a green-and-yellow tiger who transformed into Battle Cat), and an annoying, hovering magician called Orko.
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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.
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The luxury lines Seabourn and Silversea both offer expedition cruising (on top of their traditional cruise products), and the luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent also charters Ponant ships for expedition cruises to the polar regions.
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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.
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Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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Recently, a small floating structure appeared on satellite photos near the entrance to the lagoon, raising alarm in and protests from the Philippines.
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The best parts of the film, scripted with little distinction by Ana Nogueira, are the flashbacks to Kara’s final months on what’s left of her dying home planet Krypton, or more specifically, the floating colony Argo City, also headed for destruction.
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In addition, the action includes top-tier spider combat and awesome web-slinging and web-gliding traversal abilities.
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Alba could be seen meditating and boating along dolphins during the idyllic getaway.
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Through the efforts of the foundation, the Florida Legislature passed a law in 2025 that toughens penalties for boating crashes that end in serious injury, for providing misleading statements to law enforcement during a boat-crash investigation, and boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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The bedroom window was open wide, the char of campfire smoke drifting through.
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Most concerning, according to an analysis by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, is a 2026-27 spending plan that is balanced on paper but drifting steadily toward a structural deficit like the one that haunts the city of San Diego.
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Quincy High School principal Keith Ford wrote in a letter to families obtained by CBS Boston that Costa was swimming at the Boston-area pond with his classmates, all of whom had just graduated on June 9.
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An activity that may seem leisurely, such as swimming in a river, could end up more dangerous if someone encounters an unexpected rip current.
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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