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
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.
—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.
—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.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
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Verb
During the low tide and full moon, most of the vessels don't go 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.
—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.
—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.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailing
Adjective
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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.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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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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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.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Billions of dollars are flowing into the game through the NBA’s new TV deal, with even more money likely on the horizon thanks to expansion fees.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Your creativity is flowing and needs a practical outlet during the Cancer moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Plan a day trip floating along the river or utilize the many campsites for a multi-day journey.—
Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
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One sixty-year-old from Fukushima was discovered two days later, ten miles out at sea, floating on a piece of the roof of his home.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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In addition, the action includes top-tier spider combat and awesome web-slinging and web-gliding traversal abilities.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Be mindful of weather conditions when boating or kayaking.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The fire department said the eight other people in the boating party returned in the last two boats that had remained upright.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The bedroom window was open wide, the char of campfire smoke drifting through.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailing. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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