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
Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
For a shorter trip, book a dolphin cruise or sunset cruise and learn about the area's wildlife.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Both offer public fishing excursions and private charters, cruising near the shore or heading out to the open ocean for deep-sea fishing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
After two years of dating, Marvin proposed to Michele in April 2010 following a sunset cruise in Marina Del Rey.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
For a shorter trip, book a dolphin cruise or sunset cruise and learn about the area's wildlife.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Crean Lutheran’s boys basketball team cruised to an 83-58 win over Village Christian on Tuesday in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinals at Crean Lutheran High.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Both offer public fishing excursions and private charters, cruising near the shore or heading out to the open ocean for deep-sea fishing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
Noun
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The band hopes listeners will go on an unforgettable musical voyage led by guest conductor Seth Carlson.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this month, the Torm Dulce made the same voyage and delivered gasoline blendstock to San Francisco.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Harbor seals are typically found along North Atlantic coasts from Canada and Greenland through New York, though some occasionally wander as far south as Florida, according to the New England Aquarium's website.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Back in town, visitors can also wander through Old Town Murrieta along Washington Avenue.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gables Estates has increasingly drawn attention as wealth continues flowing into South Florida.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The perception problem While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of the material (or language in general).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the ball that sailed over the left-field fence at UFCU Disch-Falk Field didn’t break an extra-inning tie or complete a ninth-inning comeback.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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For a key car crash, for example, Kosinski really sent the car sailing off a ramp into the woods rather than create it in the computer, which Whittle said had a benefit not only in terms of image but sound.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
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Adding further to the overall tension is the looming presence of a murderous knight in full armor roaming the countryside.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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With 22 miles of beaches, the nation’s largest urban park system, and endless trails along the Timucuan Preserve and Boneyard Beach, there’s always space to roam.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of ghostly, see-through bodies gliding through dark underground water, armed with teeth and claws, completely hidden from the world above.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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But Hartman set the tone with a gliding layup just three seconds into the game.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Abaco islands, meanwhile, are known for their charming towns and many fishing, sailing, and boating opportunities.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Currently, two island communities north of Miami Beach are trying to tamp down the noise offshore from a boating party that drifted their way after the dredging of the nearby Haulover Sandbar several years ago.—
Douglas Hanks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Just picture strolling down the street to Lakewood Elementary School to pick up your kids and their friends for a playdate at your transitional, 4,454-square-foot residence.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Yet, the number of travel faux pas tourists make while strolling the streets of Milan, meandering through ancient ruins in Athens, or cruising around the Mediterranean remains pretty high, considering the increase in visits to Europe's major cities.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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