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Recent Examples of cruiser
On board, cruisers can pass the time playing mini golf, hanging ten on the FlowRider, or racing each other down the waterslides.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
The opening matches on WCW Monday Nitro typically featured Lucha Libre style wrestlers from Mexico (such as Rey Mysterio Jr.) within WCW’s cruiser weight division.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The driver initially complied and pulled over, but as the officer got out of his cruiser to approach the car, the motorist allegedly sped off, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
That’s just a snapshot of what cruising looks like today versus a decade ago or more when some industry experts say many would-be cruisers still thought of it as something only grandparents did.
—Natasha Chen, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
The opening matches on WCW Monday Nitro typically featured Lucha Libre style wrestlers from Mexico (such as Rey Mysterio Jr.) within WCW’s cruiser weight division.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The driver initially complied and pulled over, but as the officer got out of his cruiser to approach the car, the motorist allegedly sped off, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
That’s just a snapshot of what cruising looks like today versus a decade ago or more when some industry experts say many would-be cruisers still thought of it as something only grandparents did.
—Natasha Chen, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruiser
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Bavarian Motor Works introduced the MINI Cooper SE in 2020, and the compact runabout has provided an attractive, fully electric option to motorists who value style and agility but don’t require a lot of driving range.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
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With the mantle of most powerful internal-combustion Audi held by the RS Q8 crossover, this low-slung S5 deserves consideration as a practical, usable runabout that happens to not ride high on stilts.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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On November 3, 2024, a detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet consisting of corvettes Gromky, Rezky and Hero of Russia Aldar Tsydenzhapov and support vessel Pechenga arrived on a friendly call at the port of Tanjung Perak in Surabaya.Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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According to Anton Gerashchenko, a former advisor to the interior ministry in Kyiv, the explosion damaged three ships, including two Gepard-class frigates—the fleet’s biggest ships—as well as a smaller Buyan corvette.David Axe, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The trio fled in a Jeep, getting to 72nd St. and 35th Ave., ditched the Jeep and got away in a black sedan, cops said.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The rear features a brighter, complete taillight, shaped like a ring, like the last-generation Charger sedan.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tokyo has been enhancing its island defense capabilities, including developing a stealthy missile capable of conducting long-range attacks to sink invading warships.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The call between the two top military leaders was not made public until Wednesday, a day after the Russian defense ministry announced that Russian warships in the that area had launched hypersonic missiles at an undisclosed target area in international waters of that body of water.Luis Martinez, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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In addition to our boat and the three that were brought in safely at Winchester Bay, another, a 17-foot outboard cabin cruiser, swamped on the Columbia River bar off Astoria.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Navigating the Route Today Boating, driving and hiking are the three options for exploring the Rideau Canal. Canoes, kayaks, speedboats and cabin cruisers are best for undertaking a multi-day water journey.Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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In 2024 through September, Boeing delivered thirty eight MAX aircraft to China, and in July two 777 freighters to Air China.Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Three freighters sank that day: the Anna C. Minch, William B. Davock and Novadoc.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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The boat is tournament-ready for the hardy few who opt for a center console over a more traditional sportfisherman but also has the creature comforts for a group of friends or family who want to throw out some lines on a weekend cruise.Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2023
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Petersburg area, include the 108-foot Sunseeker Casino Royale, the Buddy Davis sportfisherman Permit, and the racing sailing yacht En Garde.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2023
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These preyed upon American merchantmen who either payed tribute or showed forged British passes.Thomas Wendel, National Review, 4 July 2019
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The Navy already has ships in the fleet that are former merchantmen.Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Jan. 2019
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“Cruiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruiser. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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