as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Recent Examples of coasted
The district’s former representative, Republican Mike Caruso, coasted to 20-point back-to-back victories in 2022 and 2024 against a weak Democrat.
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The district’s former representative, Republican Mike Caruso, coasted to 20-point back-to-back victories in 2022 and 2024 against a weak Democrat.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Harrigan coasted past Sin with 88% of the vote.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
That is not to say Fernandes coasted through Ten Hag’s first season in charge.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Earthquakes defender Daniel Munie delivered the first punch and the knockout blow to sandwich a goal from Preston Judd as the Quakes coasted to a 3-0 win over Sporting KC.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2026
While his changeup coasted above 90 mph and his sweeper impressed, Lagrange didn’t hesitate when asked what his best pitch is.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The district’s former representative, Republican Mike Caruso, coasted to 20-point back-to-back victories in 2022 and 2024 against a weak Democrat.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Harrigan coasted past Sin with 88% of the vote.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
That is not to say Fernandes coasted through Ten Hag’s first season in charge.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Earthquakes defender Daniel Munie delivered the first punch and the knockout blow to sandwich a goal from Preston Judd as the Quakes coasted to a 3-0 win over Sporting KC.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2026
While his changeup coasted above 90 mph and his sweeper impressed, Lagrange didn’t hesitate when asked what his best pitch is.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coasted
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway through which around 20% of the world's crude oil supply flowed until the war — closed to any ships not explicitly granted permission by Tehran, warning of a severe response for any violators.—
Ramy Inocencio,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some $469 million has flowed into the ETF just since Jan 1.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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For cruisers who have sailed on Icon-class ships previously, returning features like the Pearl kinetic art sculpture, the open-air Central Park, the AquaTheater and Absolute Zero will all feel familiar.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The vessels — the CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean — sailed out of the Gulf in close formation and are now moving at elevated speed toward the Gulf of Oman, MarineTraffic data indicates.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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And the crowd stayed to watch as six hundred young skiers—many of whom were little girls, with glitter on their cheeks—glided around the ski track in the stadium and then stood there in a phalanx, an honor guard as Diggins took a ceremonial last lap.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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After Joel Edmundson stepped up to hit Benson, Carrick scooped up the loose puck and glided across the crease for a backhand goal.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The vessel remained afloat and drifted towards Libya's coast, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature, a global conservation organization.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stricken Dannebroge slowly drifted northward and exploded.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Both teams had cruised to the Final Four, each winning easily in the first four rounds.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Both teams had cruised to the Final Four, each winning in the first four rounds of the tournament easily.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Grisham slid home just ahead of left fielder Heriberto Hernandez’s throw.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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As preparations were ongoing for the game, ice slid off the stadium and struck six workers.—
Nick Harris
April 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Kenzel Lantano notched 10 aces, 26 assists and three digs, while Riches Tep had 16 kills and four digs as Lynn Classical (1-0) swept Wakefield 3-0 in nonleague action.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Sea Kings setter had 20 assists when Corona del Mar swept Huntington Beach in a Sunset League match this month.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The story began on March 24, when a hiker slipped and fell from a 180-foot waterfall in wild New Zealand bush.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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And, as prices slipped below key levels like $5,000, selling pressure picked up quickly, driven less by a major change in fundamentals and more by positioning.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Coasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coasted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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