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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
Milwaukee had opened up a two-run lead in the seventh inning and appeared to be cruising thanks to back-to-back home runs from Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick.
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Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
So, is cruising the right vacation for you?
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Ultimately, there’s no guarantee as to whether any one individual will take to cruising or not.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
One of the unique aspects of cruising is the social dynamic.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Capable of cruising at speeds exceeding 200 knots (370 kph/230 mph), WIGE vessels consume less fuel and reduce operational costs compared to traditional marine or air transport.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
Beyond British Lines Of course, cruising from Britain doesn't require you to take a British cruise line at all!
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Small Ship Cruising Although the ships of Fred Olsen and Ambassador are considered smaller cruise ships, Noble Caledonia offers true small ship cruising with two vessels of just 118 guests.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Cunard Line Arguably the most storied name in cruising, Cunard Line represents the epitome of maritime tradition and elegance.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
So, is cruising the right vacation for you?
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Ultimately, there’s no guarantee as to whether any one individual will take to cruising or not.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
One of the unique aspects of cruising is the social dynamic.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Capable of cruising at speeds exceeding 200 knots (370 kph/230 mph), WIGE vessels consume less fuel and reduce operational costs compared to traditional marine or air transport.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
Beyond British Lines Of course, cruising from Britain doesn't require you to take a British cruise line at all!
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Small Ship Cruising Although the ships of Fred Olsen and Ambassador are considered smaller cruise ships, Noble Caledonia offers true small ship cruising with two vessels of just 118 guests.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Cunard Line Arguably the most storied name in cruising, Cunard Line represents the epitome of maritime tradition and elegance.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruising
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Downtown was where tourists were trapped and calling airlines, rental cars, and soothing panicked relatives, and where people were wandering around, joining little clusters of folks staring at their phones every four to six blocks, with hopes of getting Wi-Fi.Dylan Tupper Rupert, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
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Dazed locals wandering through streets lined with debris.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Themes at these Phoenix and Scottsdale bars vary from whimsical to spooky to downright haunted, with decorations like legs coming through the ceiling, a headless man roaming the shadows and playful vintage decor that's more nostalgic than nail-biting.Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bedard once again was roaming the ice at Fifth Third Arena long after practice had ended.Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
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Existing hypersonic systems primarily rely on glide bodies, which are launched to high altitudes and speeds by rockets before gliding back down.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Eye-catching new vessels, from luxury liners gliding through the Caribbean and Mediterranean to expedition ships exploring remote polar regions, offer something for nearly every type of traveler.David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This new process avoids the costly and carbon-heavy practice of towing turbines to port, which had been the only option for floating offshore wind farms.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, a floating gigantic moon added a stunning element, moving across the arena and enhancing the celestial theme.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Cruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruising. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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