1
as in to wander
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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
In Katherine Center’s new novel, The Shippers, a woman attending her sister’s cruise-ship wedding ropes her childhood bestie into being her wingman.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
From there, the Sailors cruised.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
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Noun
However, rising river cruise traffic has placed extra strain on the existing navigation infrastructure.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
In Katherine Center’s new novel, The Shippers, a woman attending her sister’s cruise-ship wedding ropes her childhood bestie into being her wingman.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Verb
Parents are often told that cruising with kids means choosing the ship with the biggest slides, the best kids club, or the most beloved mouse.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
From there, the Sailors cruised.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
Noun
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The voyage to Easter Island can take up to 10 days depending on the speed of the boat and the weather.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Itineraries include a seven-night Mediterranean adventure from Greece to Egypt, a week-long Adriatic voyage from Croatia to Italy, and a five-night Riviera trip from Spain to Monaco, for example.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Verb
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These suede clog mules are an easy choice for everything, including early bakery runs, long travel days, and wandering through mountain towns.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Fueled up after a good breakfast, there’s nothing more NorCal than wandering around a farmers market and ogling the seasonal produce.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Still, there has been a notable shift in tone, largely flowing from Pope Francis and continuing under Leo, that embrace a warmer, more welcoming attitude toward LGBTQ communities.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Below that, the main deck is equipped with a spacious salon that flows onto the aft deck, the swim platform, and a garage with space for a 16-foot tender and a Jet Ski.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Lombardo faced six primary challengers of his own, but sailed to victory Tuesday night.—
Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Fermin’s throw sailed into center field, but Arroyo was called out due to batter’s interference.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Their multispecies map is a…blueprint that enshrines the right to roam for the entire animal kingdom.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Tourists in national team shirts and officials and media members with credential lanyards around their necks are roaming around Bayside Marketplace.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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On the basketball court, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has carved a 14-year career by gliding through space with the melodic flow of an orchestra.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Ice skating’s governing body is gliding into a presidential election Friday, free of the turmoil that just gripped its Olympic sibling skiing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Be mindful of weather conditions when boating or kayaking.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The fire department said the eight other people in the boating party returned in the last two boats that had remained upright.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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More than 150 people were strolling through the various booths and tents set up along the Fox River in North Aurora within the first 30 minutes of the event on Saturday.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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The riverside area below the museum is well-trafficked by strolling and jogging Bilbainos who may pop in to enjoy the rooftop views and surrounding shops and galleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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