1
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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2
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
Kale Williams, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
The list features a range of hotels, cruises, museums, parks and more across two categories: places to stay and places to visit.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
The lyrics examine relationship trauma from a place of newfound stability, cruising for a trouble that in real life the singer wants no part of.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
From the annual parade to a spirited river cruise, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate the Irish on the days leading up to St. Patrick's Day.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
The list features a range of hotels, cruises, museums, parks and more across two categories: places to stay and places to visit.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Other smaller vessels cruise the Galapagos, the Nile, and popular but remote areas.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
The lyrics examine relationship trauma from a place of newfound stability, cruising for a trouble that in real life the singer wants no part of.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
Noun
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Tuesday's splashdown will cap a lengthy space odyssey for Williams and Wilmore, whose troubled voyage became mired in politics and raised questions about Boeing's ability to carry out missions for NASA.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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In navigating the rolling waves of economic cycles, a suitable set of rules will help steady your voyage.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Like Great Sand Dunes in Colorado—one of my favorite national parks—this state park is a beautiful place to roam, explore, and spend a night under a starry sky.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the 1960s, a quarter of dogs roamed freely, and euthanasia rates in shelters were 10 to 20 times higher.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Conversation flowed into dinner, where the crowd discovered another accessory waiting for them: a luggage tag, ready for the next trip.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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On the first floor, the chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances flows into the dining room.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, things then went from bad to worse for Spaun who could only watch with a bemused expression as his tee shot on the famous par-three 17th sailed way past the green and landed straight in the water.—
Matias Grez,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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His ball cut through the wind and sailed clear over the green into the water, leading to a triple bogey that ended his hopes.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Let your mind wander over the prompts without judging what comes up.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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For nonmembers, who can enter at 9 a.m., the event represents a great time to wander the gardens, buy plants and seek inspiration from gardening experts.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Where Mio’s dragon spews acid that melts metal and can glide great distances, Zoe’s can curl into a ball and use momentum to move or break objects and certain parts of the environment.—
Kyle Wilson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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The back features a slip-on design that your foot can glide into, with no need to untie (or retie) laces .—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Designed to embrace the Florida lifestyle, the property features lush landscaping, expansive outdoor spaces, and a private 49-foot dock—perfect for those who enjoy boating or simply want to relax by the water.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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There are also bills filed by local leaders revolving around a Biscayne Bay boating accident that killed a high school girl, condo bills concerning association management and maintenance, and a bill that would prohibit discrimination in the public school system based on hairstyles.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the photos, which were obtained by Page Six, Bündchen strolled with her infant secured in a baby carrier strapped to her chest.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Tourists once again stroll Shanghai’s glittering Bund waterfront.—
Vivian Wang,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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