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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
Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region on Sept. 26, 2024, and caused significant storm surge and flooding along the entire Gulf coast of Florida.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
The album is flat, coasting on cascades of lyrical cliches and musical ideas that rarely crest.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Dockworkers and freight companies feud over automation A strike in October at docks across the East and Gulf coasts threatened to upend the economy and drive up prices, but workers and management ended the stoppage with a tentative agreement after three days.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region on Sept. 26, 2024, and caused significant storm surge and flooding along the entire Gulf coast of Florida.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Located in a state that's deep blue on the presidential level, this suburb was represented for a long time in Congress by senior Democrats like Eliot Engel and Nita Lowey, both of whom coasted to reelection with nominal opposition in older versions of this district.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
The album is flat, coasting on cascades of lyrical cliches and musical ideas that rarely crest.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coast
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South Korea, which hosted races between 2010 and 2013, is also making a strong push to bring F1 back to its shores.Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Still, the pizza restaurant, nearby coin shop and North East Borough building are open in the town near Lake Erie's shores.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Our team coach would pass by all those terraced houses in Moss Side, a setting that gets the juices flowing.Andy Mitten, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Courtesy of Elad Group The dining area flows to the backyard.Mark David, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s latest projections, sea levels along the U.S. coastlines are projected to rise, on average, around 10 to 12 inches by 2050.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Travelers who have yet to venture beyond sun-and-sand destinations like the Mexican Caribbean or the Dominican Republic will embrace the beautiful, beachy coastline and luxe resorts of St. Kitts that ring true to every Caribbean stereotype.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Russian naval group sailed northward and arrived at the East China Sea the following day.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The adults-only cruise line is launching an annual pass, allowing passengers to sail on any voyage at any time in a 12-month period.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Future phases aim to extend the protective measures further along the coast to shoreline covering private land.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Logic would tell you a state like Connecticut with an extensive shoreline should provide more moisture.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 27 Nov. 2024
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Every quarter, founders and teams assess whether recent growth decisions have drifted from core principles.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Young men, especially, may drift from the GOP in a post-Trump era if the party strays from his messaging and bravado.Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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Cruise companies are also investing heavily into new private islands and beaches to take passengers to, like CocoCay, the island with North America's second tallest waterslide, helium balloon rides, adult-only beaches, and zip lines galore.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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There is a moderate risk of rip currents at area beaches.Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Meeting Maryland Eastern Shore in a buy game at the XL Center on Saturday, two days after their return flight, the Huskies cruised to a 99-45 victory without their leading scorer, Alex Karaban.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
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Justin and Hailey Bieber, Lady Gaga, and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian (married to tennis champion Serena Williams) have all been spotted cruising in standard factory models across Los Angeles and Malibu.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Coast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coast. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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