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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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
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
Or, take a sunset cruise and enjoy the view with live music and tropical drinks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Tampa Bay cruised when these teams played in the first week of the regular season, a 37-20 victory in which Bucs QB Baker Mayfield threw four touchdown passes.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Still, Fitch likes Disney’s business strategy to leverage its intellectual property and content across a range of platforms, including oyd theme parks and cruise lines businesses.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
Or, take a sunset cruise and enjoy the view with live music and tropical drinks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
Oysters are generally considered in the global cruising community as thoroughbred bluewater yachts that can go anywhere.
—Helen Iatrou, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Tampa Bay cruised when these teams played in the first week of the regular season, a 37-20 victory in which Bucs QB Baker Mayfield threw four touchdown passes.
—Jeff Weiner, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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Officials requested that the vessel return to Keelung Harbor for an investigation, but rough seas prevented boarding, and the ship continued its voyage toward South Korea.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The outbreak followed separate norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess in a voyage that ended Dec. 18 and a cruise on Holland America’s Zuiderdam that ended Dec. 14.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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Young male panthers, which roam large territories, are more likely to be killed by vehicles, according to FWC researchers.Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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The dogs will then be walked and fed while their owners roam free inside each institution.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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In reality, the lack of water flowing from hydrants highlights a problem within the city’s emergency infrastructure.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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But the Biden administration concluded that some data of U.S. users would still flow to China and ByteDance would still be able to exert control over TikTok’s operations in the U.S.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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If new cruise ships sailing out of Port Canaveral like Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua bring you to the area, plan some time to explore before or after your sailing.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Sun Princess is sailing Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries through March before returning from the Mediterranean to home Port Everglades next November.Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
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That first night back, my friends and I wandered through our neighborhood to see the damage Katrina had left behind and which of our neighbors had returned.Edward Buckles Jr., TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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For another onsite dining option, wander to Madeline’s high-end Timber Room for tater tots covered with caviar, Alpine fondue, wagyu strip loin and a 32-ounce bison tomahawk steak.Linnea Covington, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Hide out in the relaxation lounge to watch the palm trees sway and the yachts glide by from the huge bay window.Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The two dolphins, Izzy and Nicholas, glided by and noticed.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Expand All An Our Lady of Lourdes senior who was seriously injured in a Labor Day weekend boating crash off the Keys that killed her friend remains unconscious and continues to fight for her life, according to people raising money for her medical bills.David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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In Coeur d'Alene, this kaleidoscope of colors can be seen while boating on the lake, hiking in the forest or cycling through town.Catherine Garcia, The Week US, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024
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The Southern Bridge that connects the nether end of tony Palm Beach Island to the mainland city of West Palm Beach was once a calm overpass where people strolled alongside Bentleys over the Intracoastal Waterway.Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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Elephants on parade: Family seen strolling down a mountain road A family of elephants was spotted taking a walk down a mountain road in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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