sailed

verb

Definition of sailednext
past tense of sail
1
as in ferried
to travel on water in a vessel I can't sail when there's any breeze at all because I get seasick easily

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2
as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily sailed through the latest assignment

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3
as in hovered
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 Synonyms for sailed
  1. hovered
  2. floated
  3. navigated
  4. swept
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  • Unusual phenomena have been linked to the sightings, including a family's report of their car clock changing while a drone hovered overhead.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Average temperatures hovered near 60 degrees, roughly four degrees above normal.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of hovered
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  • Patrick then floated the idea of the film being ready to release on Fourth of July weekend.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
  • One longtime league executive believes that was a sign the Bears at least have floated the idea internally.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of floated
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  • From founding the controversial alcoholic beverage Four Loko to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the better-for-you space, Chris Hunter has navigated an unconventional path to success.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Her birth happened during a unique time as the world navigated the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of navigated
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  • The sudden turbulence swept organic matter from the pupfish's critical spawning shelf into the depths of the cavern, which extends over 500 feet.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While police investigated, the high school was placed on lockdown and about 50 officers swept the school buildings.
    Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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