CRUISE Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of cruise

as in voyage

a journey over water in a vessel took a luxury cruise for their first wedding anniversary

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cruise

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verb

ˈkrüz

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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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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as in to sail

to travel on water in a vessel cruised to the Bahamas in their yacht

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Recent Examples of cruise

Noun

Thanks to its waterfront restaurants, outdoor spaces, and stunning coastlines, the city boasts strong interest in romantic attractions and sunset cruises in particular. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The cruise line took to its official Instagram account on Wednesday, July 22, to address the series of videos posted by another passenger who goes by @lucky_charmedcourt on Instagram earlier this week. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Verb

On Wednesday, the would-be hero was Landen Roupp, who was cruising along in one of the cleanest outings of his career so far, striking out seven in six innings. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 23 July 2026 The average luxury cruise can start around $500 per day per person, but the perks of luxury cruising often outweigh the cost. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruise

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise

Noun

Even the modest changes this reprieve has allowed—at roughly three voyages every two days—have added up to tens of millions of gallons of domestic oil staying in the country instead of going overseas.

— James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Elsewhere, a dining table converts into a puzzle and craft table, while the owner’s suite wraps around the mizzen mast and connects directly to a private study designed for working remotely during extended voyages.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of voyage

Verb

So Frausto wandered around Scripps Park and La Jolla Cove, scouting the area out for wedding spots.

— Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
The animal wandered through the house, sniffed a tube of toothpaste in the bathroom and urinated on the floor before leaving.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of wander

Verb

Given how much capital is flowing into AI, what is the sustainable business model?

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 25 July 2026
In all the time since, the water flowed through that line under the many incarnations of the Sunset Strip, feeding smaller pipes that quenched a growing metropolis that expanded from about 500,000 people to 4 million.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

The 4,300-passenger Star Princess is the second sphere-class vessel in the Princess fleet and offers several Caribbean itineraries that sail round-trip from Fort Lauderdale.

— Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Courtesy Luxury Living Costa Rica Fortunes sailed away to Europe 300 years ago.

— Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of sail

Verb

According to Cal Expo employee Jacoba Felipe, around 10 wild turkeys roam the farm when there are fewer visitors.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
In mountain communities like Crestline, where bears regularly roam neighborhoods in search of food, encounters with people are not uncommon, though one wandering into an office building is considerably more unusual.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of roam

Verb

Down at the lake, boats just off the shore slowed to listen while swimmers took in the music from floaties.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
In Valencia, a number of boating outfitters are offering eclipse-viewing charters since La Malvarrosa beach, the city’s official viewing spot, faces east, meaning viewers will need to look inland to see the eclipse.

— Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026

Definition of boat

Verb

Harry and Archie strolled ahead of Lilibet, who wore a floral dress with metallic sandals while touting a tiny purse.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Could Leonardo da Vinci, alongside imagery of visitors strolling through art exhibitions, become the face of future euro banknotes?

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026

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