as in soaring
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as in flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
looking for a college course that he could just glide through
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2
as in flying
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
a kite gliding on the autumn breeze
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as in floating
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
water striders gliding along the surface of the brook
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Recent Examples of gliding
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
This week, the moon will be visible gliding silently through the daytime sky from today (April 22), up until the next full moon phase on May 1.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Perfect for children’s bedrooms and play spaces, these favorably reviewed linen-blend curtains feature grommets for effortless gliding and breezy stripes in 27 colors that are equally kid- and grownup-friendly.
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Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
The team showed that this gliding persists down to –15 degree Celsius, setting a new benchmark for cellular motility in complex, nucleus-bearing organisms.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Five-foot-10 and 170 pounds in his prime, Rondell was known for his daring diving, gymnastic and hang-gliding skills.
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Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Aug. 2025
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Mars is spending the final days of the month gliding past the famous Pleiades star cluster (also known as the Seven Sisters) and this celestial encounter will not be this easy to see again for years.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Unusual modes of locomotion include lizards running on water, snakes gliding, and apes swinging through trees.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
After dark, visitors may even spot manta rays gliding through the water.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
The Americans were less cohesive without Pulisic in the second half, but Reyna still added the finishing touch by gliding into the box and toe-flicking home his first World Cup goal.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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.
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Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Ice skating’s governing body is gliding into a presidential election Friday, free of the turmoil that just gripped its Olympic sibling skiing.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
The arrival of cruise ships – gliding through tight passages between the surrounding islands – energizes the city each day.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
Adjective
In addition, the action includes top-tier spider combat and awesome web-slinging and web-gliding traversal abilities.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Noun
As the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic Coast, the state park is a hotspot for hang gliding, kite flying, and sunset watching.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
This week, the moon will be visible gliding silently through the daytime sky from today (April 22), up until the next full moon phase on May 1.
—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Perfect for children’s bedrooms and play spaces, these favorably reviewed linen-blend curtains feature grommets for effortless gliding and breezy stripes in 27 colors that are equally kid- and grownup-friendly.
—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
The team showed that this gliding persists down to –15 degree Celsius, setting a new benchmark for cellular motility in complex, nucleus-bearing organisms.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Five-foot-10 and 170 pounds in his prime, Rondell was known for his daring diving, gymnastic and hang-gliding skills.
—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
And for the best views, get one of the small, stylish rooms on the fourth floor—you’ll be able to see the ships gliding by.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Mars is spending the final days of the month gliding past the famous Pleiades star cluster (also known as the Seven Sisters) and this celestial encounter will not be this easy to see again for years.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Unusual modes of locomotion include lizards running on water, snakes gliding, and apes swinging through trees.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
After dark, visitors may even spot manta rays gliding through the water.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
The Americans were less cohesive without Pulisic in the second half, but Reyna still added the finishing touch by gliding into the box and toe-flicking home his first World Cup goal.
—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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
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,
12 June 2026
The arrival of cruise ships – gliding through tight passages between the surrounding islands – energizes the city each day.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gliding
Adjective
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He-Man was now a jolly, quip-ready hero, whose best friends were scaredy-cat Cringer (a green-and-yellow tiger who transformed into Battle Cat), and an annoying, hovering magician called Orko.
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This is surprising for something that is supposed to require less hovering, especially if the host is out of hearing range of the device's alerts.
Noun
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Dozens of daily records are being set as the combination of heat and humidity sends the heat index soaring.
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The shipping gridlock sent the price of oil soaring, impacting virtually everyone on the planet, including Americans who continue to face elevated prices at the pump.
Verb
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There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
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Venture funding is also flowing into European defense technology, such as drones and autonomous systems.
Verb
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Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
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So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon.
Verb
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But photos showed that the blue sealant had started to peel away, leaving chunks floating on the surface, while algae growth turned the water green.
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The character famously filmed herself floating in the pool and living her best Southern California sorority girl life.
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.
Noun
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Even after adjusting for inflation, Illinois’ spending on K-12 pensions has skyrocketed by roughly fivefold since the turn of the last century, ballooning to nearly 10 times the raw dollar amount spent in 2000.
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Brightline West is relying on $3 billion in taxpayer funding, and Brightline Florida is facing bankruptcy due to billions in ballooning debt and ridership far below expectations.
Verb
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The Brazilians are cruising early in the second half.
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Spending by active yachts supports marinas, hotels, restaurants, transportation providers and a range of local service businesses in major cruising destinations—not just in terms of guest or owner spending, but crew spending, too.
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“Gliding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gliding. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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