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as in to roam
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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Recent Examples of cruise
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
In addition to Celebrity, the port serves several other major cruise lines, including Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The lyrics, flavored with streetwise grit and an unapologetic spirit, cruise through experiences of luxury and betrayal.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
So Proud' During a July appearance on CBS Morning with Steffens (the team’s captain), Flav revealed that his sponsorship would also include a Virgin Voyage cruise as well as a $1,000 bonus for all team members.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
In addition to Celebrity, the port serves several other major cruise lines, including Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
In the Erne Pool, top seeds Anna Bright & Rachel Rohrabacher held up their end of the bargain, giving up just 20 points in six group games to cruise to the top.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The lyrics, flavored with streetwise grit and an unapologetic spirit, cruise through experiences of luxury and betrayal.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
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Star of the Seas Maiden voyage: Aug. 31, 2025 Capacity: About 5,600 passengers at double occupancy What to expect: Royal Caribbean International’s record-breaking Icon of the Seas will get a sibling next summer.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there is no shortage of interest within Netflix around whether Season 2 can come close to the heights of the show’s maiden voyage.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Thomas’ ancestors historically roamed throughout the Southwest.Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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The cayos—or keys—are plops of milky sand ringed by bright verdigris; the waters are roaming territory for squid, turtles, pelicans, and iguanas.Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 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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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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After years of wandering through the desert, Texas finally got this right.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Visitors are invited to park their cars and wander up the driveway to see cartoon characters and creatures heralding festive cheer.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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The creamy soft bubbles glide across your mouth to conclude in a refreshing tart apple finish.Liz Thach, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In this festive flick, Sierra glides through the slopes of romance under the hospitality of a brooding lodge owner (Chord Overstreet) and his charming daughter (Olivia Perez).Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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This native Austinite lost his right arm and leg in a boating accident.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Dec. 2024
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The top activities at the national level are boating and fishing and RVing, while the fastest-growing are bicycling, snow sports and hunting.John Frank, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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And to top it all off, a second cat, an all-black one, strolls up at sunrise, getting a second breakfast.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Cool for the Winter James Marsden strolls around New York City's Midtown in a denim coat and shades on Dec. 18.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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