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
Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
Here's what experts said must happen for oil tankers to start sailing again.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa reportedly told parliament Thursday that another Iranian vessel is sailing close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
There are still nearly 100 ships outside the gulf, 40 of which are still sailing toward the region, MarineTraffic says.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Bingo and Bluey are also sailing the high seas on Disney Cruise Line, taking part in dance parties and greeting guests.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
Here's what experts said must happen for oil tankers to start sailing again.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa reportedly told parliament Thursday that another Iranian vessel is sailing close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
There are still nearly 100 ships outside the gulf, 40 of which are still sailing toward the region, MarineTraffic says.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 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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Guests will have two charters aboard the hotel’s 35-foot boat, L’Amo, a vintage vessel with enough room for sunbathing and two onboard Volvo engines that allow for smooth, coast-hugging cruising.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ajogbor had 10 points in the second half and Saint Joseph's used a 12-2 spurt to take a 61-42 lead before cruising to the finish.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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This time, disruptions to shipping routes are interrupting those flows and that reduces the amount of money flowing back into financial markets, removing a key source of cash flows, the bank noted.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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As the drugs started flowing, King began breathing heavily, his body twitching.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jellyfish are on display in every room, floating along in illuminated aquariums.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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The underwater egg hunt will include floating and sunken eggs in the shallow end of the pool for participants in their age groups to collect and then turn in for prizes.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Statistics show that most boating fatalities could be avoided by wearing a life jacket.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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The public is advised to avoid boating in the cove until further notice.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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With Luna gliding into your ever-practical 6th house, you may be tempted to ignore your inner needs in favor of getting as much done as possible.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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For Belinsky, the game still delivers the same rush — the feeling of gliding across the ice, the satisfaction of a clean shot, the bite of cold air filling his lungs.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One person and a dog died Friday on Lake Pueblo after a fishing boat capsized, sending the sole survivor swimming for shore, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some of Epstein’s associates appeared to joke about the prospect of his victims swimming away.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Leaving either of those bare was a topic of discussion, Carney says; a trade-off between the goal of paying homage to Steinway’s legacy and getting enough hanging space.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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