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
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 May 2025
SpaceX's Starship, while capable of one day landing on the Moon, was designed for long-duration cruises to Mars.
—ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
The group will cruise the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, watch a Sahara sunset by camel, and toast it all with a private charter off to Casablanca.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Noun
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—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 May 2025
SpaceX's Starship, while capable of one day landing on the Moon, was designed for long-duration cruises to Mars.
—ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Verb
With Archer’s chief test pilot, Jeff Greenwood, at the helm, Midnight cruised at speeds up to 125 mph and reached a maximum altitude of over 1,500 feet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
The group will cruise the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, watch a Sahara sunset by camel, and toast it all with a private charter off to Casablanca.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
Noun
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Another cool thing about the Solace Odyssey is the way the owner has invited potential charter clients to share the voyage of discovery by curating their own odyssey.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For example, the budget directs about $1 billion to new technology investments to support crewed Mars missions while conservative estimates have projected that such voyages would cost hundreds of billions of dollars more.—
Nadia Drake,
Scientific American,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Tesla’s robotaxis will roam city streets, and humanoid robots dubbed Optimus will perform everyday tasks.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Since then, Tex, who sports a yellow ear tag, has been roaming around and randomly making appearances.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Salivary Blockages Blockages or obstructions to the salivary glands may also cause mouth dryness because saliva doesn't flow as easily to the mouth.10 7.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Now, her legacy will sail into new waters — literally.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Both vessels are currently sailing in waters on either side of Mexico, with a Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) team on board.—
Greg Wehner , Liz Friden,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Then of course, there’s wandering through some of the region’s rich history.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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July is your season to wander off the map and breathe easier.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2025
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HGVs are launched by rockets and glide toward targets, while HCMs use air-breathing engines to maintain hypersonic speeds.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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As of now, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is the only serious candidate in the race, meaning the first-term mayor could glide to reelection.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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In the yachting world, the Cannes Film Festival means one thing: the start of the summer boating season.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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For those who want the boat-life experience but don't require a private charter, there is the option of river boating or small-boat cruising.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The elephant strolled in from the nearby national park, Kha Yai, and is a familiar sight in the Nakhon Ratchasima province of Thailand, the Associated Press reported.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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It’s said that as a young and then unknown designer, Christian Dior, strolled past the Hôtel Plaza Athénée on a breezy afternoon.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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