as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Recent Examples of coasting
While coasting in electric-diesel mode, the vessel can be at anchor for up to 12 hours just on its batteries.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Estevao walked off the pitch with 20 minutes remaining and Chelsea coasting at 3-0.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Luke has been coasting through several grades by rewriting a research paper about manatees, earning him the nickname Manatee Cowboy from friends Claire and Gabe.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
At that point, the New Shepard capsule was released to continue coasting upward on its own, and the crew, now weightless, was free to briefly unstrap and float about the cabin.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Since then, iRobot has seemed resigned to its fate, coasting along on a few lackluster product announcements and not much else, and so Sunday’s announcement of bankruptcy was a surprise to no one—perhaps least of all to Angle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2025
Like a puff of breath on a cold winter day, the cloud of solar material can be seen coasting outward from the sun before thinning, with some of it curling back inward.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
In the win over Howard, Duke held a 52-18 halftime lead, ultimately coasting to the final score.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Turns out, the two species were coasting together, hidden in plain sight until one drifted far enough to raise eyebrows.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Estevao walked off the pitch with 20 minutes remaining and Chelsea coasting at 3-0.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Luke has been coasting through several grades by rewriting a research paper about manatees, earning him the nickname Manatee Cowboy from friends Claire and Gabe.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025
At that point, the New Shepard capsule was released to continue coasting upward on its own, and the crew, now weightless, was free to briefly unstrap and float about the cabin.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Since then, iRobot has seemed resigned to its fate, coasting along on a few lackluster product announcements and not much else, and so Sunday’s announcement of bankruptcy was a surprise to no one—perhaps least of all to Angle.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2025
Like a puff of breath on a cold winter day, the cloud of solar material can be seen coasting outward from the sun before thinning, with some of it curling back inward.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 Dec. 2025
In the win over Howard, Duke held a 52-18 halftime lead, ultimately coasting to the final score.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Turns out, the two species were coasting together, hidden in plain sight until one drifted far enough to raise eyebrows.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coasting
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Plates of brisket, pulled pork and mac and cheese moved between tables as beers kept flowing.—
Martin Silva Rey,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her Sunnyside restaurant feels like a celebration of cultures, flowing with fruit-forward cocktails, as tables share stews like the red lentil misir humming with heat and warmed with cardamom and cloves.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the engines, the propulsion system also includes generators and a battery pack that enable the owner to choose the most efficient cruising mode for the situation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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This Year From ultra-luxury ships to family-friendly lines, there's never been more options for cruising Alaska.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bitcoin was hanging just below $71,000 after drifting above the level during the weekend.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Instead of drifting away, those pollutants and smells are concentrating right in your neighborhood.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This aerial view shows the Taiwanese cargo ship Yang Ming sailing out of the Panama Canal on the Pacific side in Panama City on October 6, 2025.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Later research, using records from the International Maritime Organization, showed that of the 204 reports of piracy and armed robbery worldwide in 2017, only three occurred in the region where Dad was sailing.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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Imagine the comfort of a Ritz-Carlton suite gliding along the Mediterranean, stopping at 28 ports across 10 countries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just as your boots are your foundation for gliding, your base layer is your foundation for comfort.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Coasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coasting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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