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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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as in to hover
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
a leaf sailed by, carried by the breeze
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Recent Examples of sail
Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Earlier this year, the ninth installment of the Outlaw Country Cruise sailed with headliners Old Crow Medicine Show.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
David Nikel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Burrowes states that records show that in 1853, William, his mother Ellen, and an uncle boarded a ship in Baltimore and set sail for Liberia.
—Ines De La Cuetara, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Verb
And Lage said Moana struggling to learn to sail in her quest echoes Bucky’s struggle to learn to surf for his.
—Andrew Dalton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Earlier this year, the ninth installment of the Outlaw Country Cruise sailed with headliners Old Crow Medicine Show.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
Barcelona Cruise Travel Tips Before setting sail, take the time to double-check your cruise terminal location and plan your transport accordingly to avoid any last-minute stress.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Burrowes states that records show that in 1853, William, his mother Ellen, and an uncle boarded a ship in Baltimore and set sail for Liberia.
—Ines De La Cuetara, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sail
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
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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
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Arsenal’s wages had hovered around the £230million mark for years, increasing just £11.5m between 2018 and 2023.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rain is possible next week, but chances are only hovering between 20% and 40% on Monday and Tuesday.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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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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The company, which also provides bus services in Melaka and Klang Valley, has an existing fleet of over 550 buses ferrying three million commuters per month.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX is building another Starship complex at Cape Canaveral, home to the company’s smaller Falcon rockets that ferry astronauts and satellites to orbit.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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At least the Badgers have a relatively easy bracket, and should cruise past Montana in their opener in Denver.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Suns pushed the lead to 22 in the fourth quarter and cruised to their 31st victory of the season.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump has floated proposals such as privatization and folding the USPS into the Commerce Department.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the SBA, the Treasury and Commerce departments have also been floated as agencies that could possibly take on the responsibility.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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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
Cite this Entry
“Sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sail. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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