1
as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours
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2
as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
she's been cruising through her daily physical therapy with remarkable ease
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Recent Examples of cruise
Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The ferry takes four hours to cross the lake, a 60-mile cruise, that takes passengers, autos, RVs, tour buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manitowoc.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The Commodores' 31-7 win at South Carolina was mighty impressive, but their previous win at Virginia Tech loses some luster after Old Dominion cruised in Blacksburg, too.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
According to Virtuoso, the luxury travel advisor network, cruise and tour bookings are projected to see a steady rise, with future travel bookings in the $50,000-and-above category up 35 percent compared to 2024.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The ferry takes four hours to cross the lake, a 60-mile cruise, that takes passengers, autos, RVs, tour buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and commercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manitowoc.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Today, China accounts for about two-thirds of all high-speed rail globally, with sleek trains cruising at 300 to 350 kilometers per hour (186–217 mph).
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
The Commodores' 31-7 win at South Carolina was mighty impressive, but their previous win at Virginia Tech loses some luster after Old Dominion cruised in Blacksburg, too.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
Noun
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In addition to showcasing the Arctic’s raw, austere beauty and wildlife encounters such as sightings of polar bears, walruses, wolves, giant musk ox, narwhal, and snowy owls, the voyage shines a spotlight on the Indigenous people who have stewarded the region’s unusual ecosystems for 5,000 years.—
Robin Catalano,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately for her, Sebastian Brooks, the Duke of Whitfield, is on the same voyage, and the rake is as frustrating and handsome as ever.—
Mia Sosa,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Colorful murals adorn the interior, with communal tables and high ceilings, and the outdoors has beer-keg tables and heat lamps and lots of room for patrons — and their dogs — to roam.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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His beam wavered on a patch of blankness, or the corner of an amp, and then began to roam the stage in desperation, scanning here and scanning there—until, from the darkness, the voice of Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden’s singer, was heard.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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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The attempt proceeded to sail wide left.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although the park attracts millions of nature-loving visitors every year, terrestrial cell phone signal quickly wanes once one wanders off populated areas and away from main roads.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Wildlife officials euthanized a black bear this week after the animal wandered into a Dollar General in northern New Jersey and bit a woman.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
17 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
Verb
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While in the park, visitors can boat on Seneca Lake or in the nearby Greenbrier River, explore 23 miles of hiking and biking trails, or fish for trout, bass, and bluegill.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Without that deal, the local boating company has had to scale back its service and move its dock farther down the Ohio River.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last October, Ann Watson strolled into her local Costco with a shopping list and a sense of purpose.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Auciccoo Plus-size 2-piece Outfit Sometimes, loungewear is just perfect for strolling through autumn leaves or taking a long flight where comfort is the key to enjoying the experience.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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