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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
coasting along easily in the light traffic
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Recent Examples of coast
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The distillery sourced this rare oak from the cool, humid regions along Scotland's Atlantic coast, where the wood's tight grain, challenging to work with and prone to knots, is well-suited to impart distinct flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Brian Sampson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Then in 2020, Morris and Pamela were coasting down a highway in Hamlin Township, Pa., when his trike veered off-road at 55 mph, struck an embankment and rolled over — killing her and seriously injuring him.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Greek authorities announced the discovery of four bodies off the coast of Rhodes, Greece, early Wednesday after a migrant smuggler allegedly forced the passengers overboard.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The distillery sourced this rare oak from the cool, humid regions along Scotland's Atlantic coast, where the wood's tight grain, challenging to work with and prone to knots, is well-suited to impart distinct flavors.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Gone are the days when Milwaukee could coast through games against lesser opponents.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Then in 2020, Morris and Pamela were coasting down a highway in Hamlin Township, Pa., when his trike veered off-road at 55 mph, struck an embankment and rolled over — killing her and seriously injuring him.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
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Opening in the same year was the elegant Interlaken Hotel, on the shores of Twin Lakes, a gorgeous but ultimately doomed retreat for well-off visitors.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The shores of Europe were littered with wrecks from the First World War.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Each scene flows more briskly into the next, amplifying the joy and excitement of the ride all the way to its end.Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Pinky Ring keeps the drinks flowing and music going all night long.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
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The weather service issued a a high surf advisory that was extended through 11 a.m. Saturday, and a coastal flood advisory along much of the Bay coastline, set to run through 1 p.m. Sunday.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The clifftop adults-only retreat overlooks 500m of pristine coastline, on the perimeter or the capital city of Muscat, and is also adjacent to a family-friendly offering, Shangri-La Bar Al Jissah.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego sailed to victory on election night, winning a second and final term serving the nation's fifth largest city of 1.6 million residents.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Then, on July 15, cruise ship Le Lapérouse will sail 10 nights in the Baltic Sea showcasing historic cities such as Stockholm and Helsinki, as well as the picturesque Danish island of Bornholm and the scenic Swedish harbor town of Gothenburg.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Regent partners with local company Beach Yoga SoCal to offer sunrise classes mere feet from the shoreline.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Since official Atlantic tropical cyclone recordkeeping began some 174 years ago, nearly 600 tropical storms or hurricanes have struck the mainland U.S. shoreline.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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The small projector lives on any nightstand or table, casting a slowly drifting sky of stars across the ceiling and walls.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Piano arpeggios drift in on the soundtrack, suggesting something lighter and more accepting even as the music flirts with atonality.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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There is more than 178 feet of beach and ocean frontage, which can be accessed via a rambling wooden staircase.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sardinia is ringed with coves lapped by translucent turquoise water, soft white sand beaches and some of the warmest swimming conditions in the region, as balmy as 80 degrees in summer.Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Experts say there is no reason to worry about cruising during storms because the ships are equipped to handle extreme weather.Devika Rao, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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Beyond the bench, the Warriors cruised to an easy win, maintaining a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter, behind its defense.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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