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as in wandering
to move about from place to place aimlessly
the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours
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as in flowing
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 sailing
to travel on water in a vessel
cruised to the Bahamas in their yacht
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Recent Examples of cruising
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.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2026
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
But their antics seem more than just besties cruising around town, there’s a palpable romantic tension in the air, and the trailer is possibly teasing an actual explosion in Bethany’s relationship as Rob gets iced out more and more.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
The Huskies are cruising through Big East play, earning another pair of blowout wins last week over DePaul and Butler.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
The women’s hockey team ended up cruising to an easy win thanks in part to … GoGo squeeZ?
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 7 Feb. 2026
In his final home start of the season, on Labor Day, the Giants scored six runs on Dollander in five innings, cruising to an 8-2 win.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
That the two companies use the Orient Express name is a source of confusion Barletta has aimed to untangle through his train cruising model.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The cost of cruising on Carnival will creep a little higher this year.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2026
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
But their antics seem more than just besties cruising around town, there’s a palpable romantic tension in the air, and the trailer is possibly teasing an actual explosion in Bethany’s relationship as Rob gets iced out more and more.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
The Huskies are cruising through Big East play, earning another pair of blowout wins last week over DePaul and Butler.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
The women’s hockey team ended up cruising to an easy win thanks in part to … GoGo squeeZ?
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 7 Feb. 2026
In his final home start of the season, on Labor Day, the Giants scored six runs on Dollander in five innings, cruising to an 8-2 win.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
That the two companies use the Orient Express name is a source of confusion Barletta has aimed to untangle through his train cruising model.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The cost of cruising on Carnival will creep a little higher this year.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruising
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Nancy Guthrie had been missing less than three days when family members and reporters, and even an Amazon delivery worker, could be seen wandering onto her property, with drops of her blood still staining the front entryway.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the book, the trope is introduced when Lockwood sleeps in Catherine’s childhood bed and is visited by her girl-ghost wandering the moors, demanding to be let in.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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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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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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Cathy might be as uninhibited as Heathcliff when roaming the outdoors, but a woman of her status can’t be allowed to marry a foundling, especially one who now works for her family as a servant.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Today, it’s believed that roughly 60 or more wolves are roaming the Golden State.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 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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Voorhies, wearing an earpiece in his right ear, was listening to this friend live-stream while strolling up and down the street.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 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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Enjoy Jewish comfort food at its finest—light and fluffy matzo balls floating in a bowl of rich chicken stock and tender vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Putting a toe in the water, trying something new on for size, floating a trial balloon.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruising. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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