as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Recent Examples of coast
George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Most Pleistocene migratory investigations remain focused on regions far removed from the Aegean coast.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
In London, September is when restaurants stop coasting and start competing again.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The costliest tsunami in history took place off the east coast of Japan on March 11, 2011.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Most Pleistocene migratory investigations remain focused on regions far removed from the Aegean coast.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
With the cruise control activated, I-See handles the gear selection, acceleration, engine braking, and coasting to minimize fuel consumption.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
In London, September is when restaurants stop coasting and start competing again.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
Verb
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An inner radiative zone (makes up 70 percent of the Sun by radius), where energy flows smoothly and the whole region spins together like a solid ball, and the outer convective zone (the remaining 30 percent), where hot gases swirl chaotically and spin at different speeds depending on location.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Many of the most bullish bitcoin traders and investors have predicted the bitcoin price will climb at a faster rate when the Fed does begin to lower interest rates, something that encourages cash to flow more quickly through the economy.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2025, Thorne’s Netflix miniseries Adolescence became a global juggernaut, sailing to the top of streaming charts and sparking international conversation.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Intriguing itineraries to places such as Asia and the South Pacific, where Ritz-Carlton has not previously sailed.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is nothing quite like the view from Monterey Bay—jagged coastline and evergreens framing a strip of blue.—
Beth Lew-Williams,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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Chilean Patagonia has more than 60,000 miles of coastline, more than 40,000 islands, and more than 200,000 acres of glaciers—much of which is only accessible by boat or helicopter.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of growing closer to certain friends at certain times, and drifting away from others?—
Jane Ciabattari
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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For years, political speech in America has been drifting into darker territory.—
Marly Berlin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After exploring the site, newcomers to Gozo can make their way to Victoria—the island’s largest city that’s home to a historic walled district—or venture beyond the interior to the craggy shoreline, with natural features like Dwejra Bay and the Sanap Cliffs serving as ideal sunset spots.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The route passes a whopping eight state parks and a handful of small shoreline towns known for their local fish and lakefront views.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their aroma filled the room as their healing nutrients cruised through my body.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tour boats and luxury yachts are constantly cruising beneath the city’s bridges.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both of these markets are on the beach, a factor which further brings up prices amid already high demand from buyers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The mountainous Crimea used to be a popular holiday destination in the former USSR, known for its sunny climate and sandy beaches.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Particularly when set to the Maybach-only suspension/powertrain calibration, the car just glides even over the horrible roads of Southern California.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The feeling of gliding through the water, along with the sense of flow and focus, keeps her coming back to the lanes.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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