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to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Recent Examples of coast
Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
In 1987, one bold orca off the coast of British Columbia took creativity to a new level by balancing a dead salmon on her head.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Bill Fischer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Dallas cut the deficit to eight points, but the Thunder were able to hold the Mavs at bay and OKC coasted to a 118-104 win.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
What's New The orca that made headlines in 2018 for carrying her stillborn calf for 17 days off the coast of Washington and British Columbia has given birth to a new baby, according to Michael Weiss, research director of the Center for Whale Research (CWR).
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
In 1987, one bold orca off the coast of British Columbia took creativity to a new level by balancing a dead salmon on her head.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
Each introduces an element of possible chaos into mature organizations that have coasted for years, if not decades, without ever entertaining such disturbing thoughts.
—Bill Fischer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Dallas cut the deficit to eight points, but the Thunder were able to hold the Mavs at bay and OKC coasted to a 118-104 win.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
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The legend was himself, a Maui resident who owned 25 acres on the island's Southeastern shore for three decades.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The tower is set along the shores of Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon and offers great views of the Magic Kingdom.Megan duBois, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In neighboring Andreas Canyon, a crystalline stream flows year-round and an easy one-mile loop winds beneath red cliffs, cooing birds and sycamore trees.Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Webcam imagery shows a line of fissures erupting lava fountains feeding lava flows at the base of Halemaʻumaʻu within Kaluapele.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The issue will likely explode after the third season of The White Lotus airs (Sicily's tourism soared by 50% after season two was set on its Italian coastline).Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The oil spill has impacted at least 60 kilometers of coastline, Greenpeace Ukraine said Tuesday.Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Many of the incompletions were the result of his inaccuracy as Darnold sailed multiple passes toward the sideline and over the middle.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who sailed to an easy reelection for his sixth term last year, announced that would be his final campaign.Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Choose from one-to-four bedroom hale, each with their own views of the postcard-perfect shoreline, gardens, mountains, or lagoon.Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Some must drift in from dozens of miles away, from the San Pedro River, or the Gila, which both rivers drain toward.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Without this, agents might behave unpredictably or drift away from the initial requirements.Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then there are those who just want to sit on a beach, have a long lunch with a glass of wine, and read a good book.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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And, later, on a sandy beach in Bora Bora, Vassos and Chock shared a magical proposal.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump topped Kamala Harris by nearly 19 points, and serious challenges to GOP control of the governor and attorney general seats never materialized as Republicans Mike Braun and Todd Rokita cruised to similarly lopsided victories.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
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But cruising as a family—particularly with younger children—has planning hurdles.Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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