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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
After cruising to a 12-5 record with an NFC Championship Game appearance in 2024, the Commanders fell apart, physically and otherwise, in 2025.
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Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Sheehan was cruising along in the fifth inning, having allowed just one hit – a bloop single – in the first four.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
After cruising through Albuquerque's bohemian Nob Hill district with the top down, guests will refuel at Sugar Nymphs Bistro before heading to 66 Diner for milkshakes.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Over the last 20 years, scientists have documented an increasing number of juvenile great white sharks cruising waters off Southern California beaches.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
While Russia appears to have been much less successful in downing drones – many videos show drones cruising towards and into targets with no sign of opposition – the mobile fire groups are clearly having some effect.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Over the Moon motored from Homewood Marina, a docking facility on the lake’s west shore below the ski hill of the same name, cruising south across a then calm lake to picturesque Emerald Bay.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The 364-foot Leviathan was delivered to the billionaire gaming visionary in November 2025, but was recently captured cruising the Bahamas by photographer Guillaume Plisson.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
The driver of a truck for H&S Family of Bakeries was seen in the video cruising along the highway when the aircraft made impact.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Sheehan was cruising along in the fifth inning, having allowed just one hit – a bloop single – in the first four.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
After cruising through Albuquerque's bohemian Nob Hill district with the top down, guests will refuel at Sugar Nymphs Bistro before heading to 66 Diner for milkshakes.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Over the last 20 years, scientists have documented an increasing number of juvenile great white sharks cruising waters off Southern California beaches.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
While Russia appears to have been much less successful in downing drones – many videos show drones cruising towards and into targets with no sign of opposition – the mobile fire groups are clearly having some effect.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Over the Moon motored from Homewood Marina, a docking facility on the lake’s west shore below the ski hill of the same name, cruising south across a then calm lake to picturesque Emerald Bay.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The 364-foot Leviathan was delivered to the billionaire gaming visionary in November 2025, but was recently captured cruising the Bahamas by photographer Guillaume Plisson.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
The driver of a truck for H&S Family of Bakeries was seen in the video cruising along the highway when the aircraft made impact.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruising
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Again, no details, and fans' minds are wandering as far as this being an arena or battle royale mode, but that would be a little surprising.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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While strolling through Central Park in 1987, Honda spotted the artist wandering with no guards and an elderly woman by her side.—
Julius Miller
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The amphitheater’s Morton Salt birthright has creative juices flowing.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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More than 85% of the oil and natural gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz goes to Asia, and many nations there have had to issue emergency energy rationing mandates.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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From Komodo National Park To Chilean Patagonia Lamima is also sailing through Komodo National Park this summer, an Indonesian destination Lyons says is also notably on the rise.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The area offers a clear line of sight of Space's Starbase test site (as well as the boats sailing around Port Isabel, which is nice).—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Within the past two years, there have been instances of cows roaming away from their farms.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The city belongs to law-abiding residents, not roaming mobs looking to make a name for themselves or to contribute to the chaos or violence, and to get social media attention.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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In another image, Brown was photographed floating underwater in a pool, her dark hair drifting across the bright blue water as sunlight reflected across the surface.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The same report notes that Hilton publicly disputes Becerra’s assertion of front-runner status by citing polls indicating a tight race, underscoring that the campaigns are aggressively contesting the narrative rather than drifting in ambiguity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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While strolling through Central Park in 1987, Honda spotted the artist wandering with no guards and an elderly woman by her side.—
Julius Miller
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Take in the fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature, and trade scrolling for strolling.—
Jean Case,
Time,
14 May 2026
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Two guests are already gliding towards a nearby mangrove on paddle boards, while another group are donning snorkel gear, ready to head to a nearby reef.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Despite their max-cushioning build, these sneakers remain surprisingly lightweight, making gliding through airport terminals or museum tours a breeze.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The lobby’s circular floor plan gives the illusion of a lily pad floating atop a koi pond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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In both Wilde’s play and Strauss’s opera, Salome is obsessed with Jokanaan (John the Baptist), who is being held as a political prisoner in a cistern, his disembodied voice floating around the stage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Cruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruising. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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