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as in boats
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 flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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as in floats
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 sails
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Two examples of these itineraries are Celebrity’s transatlantic sailing from Orlando, Florida, to Southampton, England (by way of Bermuda and Lisbon), and this 23-day transpacific journey aboard Windstar Cruises, which sails from Tokyo to Vancouver.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The company sails out of 22 ports across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
The story is a post-apocalyptic tale in which a convict, played by Fischbach, sails an ocean of blood in a submarine in order to search for resources and discovers increasingly terrifying secrets.
—William Earl, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The Star Breeze sails year-round in French Polynesia, with voyages departing almost every week, according to the cruise line’s website.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Orgon’s only ally is his domineering parade float of a mother, Madame Pernelle (the Bianca del Rio), who sails onto the stage in high dudgeon at the top of the play.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
Jackson sails a pass to tight end Blake Smith on second down, setting up third-and-5.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
The voyage takes off from Miami, travels to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas then sails back to Miami.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
The company offers everything from half-day catamaran sails to three-hour private adventure charters to Masonboro Island.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Kopitar was among the many veterans who likely used the break to heal and rest, hopefully putting wind in their sails for the final third of the campaign.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Her delicate proto-shell dangles below, her tiny sails and blossoming eyes retracting at the scent of predators.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Practical planning steadies curiosity as the Moon sails into your 9th House of Travel, turning big ideas into progress without overcomplicating details.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
French skier Laura Gauche sails against the backdrop of the Dolomites on her way to the finish line in the Women’s Team Combined Slalom.
—Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
After its attention-grabbing opening, Queen at Sea sails into more familiar territory, of the kind chartered by Gaspar Noé in Vortex and, more pertinently, Michael Haneke in Love.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The lineage is inseparable from the Rothschild family and began with The Gitana, a steel steamboat commissioned by Baroness Julie de Rothschild at a time when sails still ruled the seas.
—Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
That often sails round-trip from Seattle or Vancouver with stops such as Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Two examples of these itineraries are Celebrity’s transatlantic sailing from Orlando, Florida, to Southampton, England (by way of Bermuda and Lisbon), and this 23-day transpacific journey aboard Windstar Cruises, which sails from Tokyo to Vancouver.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
The company sails out of 22 ports across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
The story is a post-apocalyptic tale in which a convict, played by Fischbach, sails an ocean of blood in a submarine in order to search for resources and discovers increasingly terrifying secrets.
—William Earl, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The Star Breeze sails year-round in French Polynesia, with voyages departing almost every week, according to the cruise line’s website.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Orgon’s only ally is his domineering parade float of a mother, Madame Pernelle (the Bianca del Rio), who sails onto the stage in high dudgeon at the top of the play.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
Jackson sails a pass to tight end Blake Smith on second down, setting up third-and-5.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
The voyage takes off from Miami, travels to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas then sails back to Miami.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Commissioner Steve Glassman said the shade sails seem to be a hit with most people.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
The company offers everything from half-day catamaran sails to three-hour private adventure charters to Masonboro Island.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Kopitar was among the many veterans who likely used the break to heal and rest, hopefully putting wind in their sails for the final third of the campaign.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Her delicate proto-shell dangles below, her tiny sails and blossoming eyes retracting at the scent of predators.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Practical planning steadies curiosity as the Moon sails into your 9th House of Travel, turning big ideas into progress without overcomplicating details.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
French skier Laura Gauche sails against the backdrop of the Dolomites on her way to the finish line in the Women’s Team Combined Slalom.
—Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
After its attention-grabbing opening, Queen at Sea sails into more familiar territory, of the kind chartered by Gaspar Noé in Vortex and, more pertinently, Michael Haneke in Love.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The lineage is inseparable from the Rothschild family and began with The Gitana, a steel steamboat commissioned by Baroness Julie de Rothschild at a time when sails still ruled the seas.
—Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sails
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Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Oil prices will hinge on a steady resumption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions of tanker activities there, ING analysts wrote.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Clean Gutters Make sure gutters are cleaned regularly so water flows away from your house.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Garden District is one of those areas that floats between yesterday and tomorrow, where Greek- and Italianate-style homes adorned with ornate cast iron and sweeping verandas provide shade for people watching and respite from the commercial center.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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But even with hundreds of objects, the show barely floats the question of how that chemistry operated, let alone explore it.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
26 Feb. 2026
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This specific sailing transports guests into the biodiverse Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on voyages of three, four, or seven nights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The brand is offering up 15 adventures to the Land of the Midnight Sun, four journeys across the Pacific, and two transcontinental voyages that give you the chance to traverse both spots in one go.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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The whippet-fast lift system got even more efficient this season with the introduction of the Explorer Gondola, the world’s speediest 10-person gondola that ferries skiers from base to peak on heated seats.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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In late November, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which ferries 80% of all Kazakh oil supplies from Kazakhstan to the Black Sea, said it had been attacked twice in four days.—
Vasco Cotovio,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Cole Winn, a one-time failed starter who is re-inventing his life as a reliever, cruises through the sixth.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Royal Caribbean Best for adventurous couples cruises Couples cruises on Royal Caribbean are affordable, packed with fun things to do on board, and sail to romantic destinations.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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That door still hovers in my mind, the dark wood; dark, too, around the edges where light usually shone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Today, that number hovers around 500.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Someone drifts beyond their lane and doesn’t signal.—
Rose Evans
Updated March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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Conveniently, the stands chose Bassett, who has occupied a central role for Portland but also drifts wide from time to time.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Sails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sails. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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