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
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Hop on a boat and spend the day cruising around the Cap d’Antibes and nearby Lérins Islands, where some of the best snorkeling in the French Riviera is at the underwater eco-museum’s sculptures off Sainte-Marguerite Island.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Parents are often told that cruising with kids means choosing the ship with the biggest slides, the best kids club, or the most beloved mouse.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 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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This means there are never any strangers drifting past your breakfast table or competing for loungers.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Keeping his thoughts from drifting too much, even about Cuba, has propelled his career forward.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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In April, Stephen Woods’ son-in-law, Ryan Jennings, was swimming with his two oldest children while on a family vacation in Florida when a rip current dragged them out.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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An Australian lifeguard helped rescue a woman who was critically injured by a white shark while swimming off a popular Sydney beach on Saturday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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