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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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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 sailed
After leaving Tokyo, the aircraft carrier sailed north and was spotted transiting the Tsugaru Strait on Friday from the Pacific Ocean toward the Sea of Japan.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The game took an ugly turn for the Angels in the sixth, when reliever Brock Burke sailed a throw six feet over first baseman Oswald Peraza’s head on Thomas’s inning-opening comebacker, an error that led to an unearned run and a 9-1 A’s lead.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
In the fourth set, Alcaraz broke for a 3-2 edge when Sinner sailed a forehand long.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Djokovic, probably the greatest returner ever with probably the greatest backhand ever, took his backhand cut and sailed it long.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
In the first half of 2025, 18 percent of Cosco Shipping’s total cargo volume (including OOCL) sailed on the trans-Pacific trade lane, well below the volume moved between Asian countries (34 percent).
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Putin, now in his third decade as Russia’s leader, sailed to a fifth term in office last year.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Ten minutes later, Suarez delivered another assist on a silver platter to Allende, who was one on one with Sounders goalkeeper Andrew Thomas, but misfired and his shot sailed right.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Catcher Kyle Teel quickly recovered and tried to throw to third to get Buxton, but the ball sailed into left field.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The game took an ugly turn for the Angels in the sixth, when reliever Brock Burke sailed a throw six feet over first baseman Oswald Peraza’s head on Thomas’s inning-opening comebacker, an error that led to an unearned run and a 9-1 A’s lead.
—Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
In the fourth set, Alcaraz broke for a 3-2 edge when Sinner sailed a forehand long.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Djokovic, probably the greatest returner ever with probably the greatest backhand ever, took his backhand cut and sailed it long.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
In the first half of 2025, 18 percent of Cosco Shipping’s total cargo volume (including OOCL) sailed on the trans-Pacific trade lane, well below the volume moved between Asian countries (34 percent).
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Putin, now in his third decade as Russia’s leader, sailed to a fifth term in office last year.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Ten minutes later, Suarez delivered another assist on a silver platter to Allende, who was one on one with Sounders goalkeeper Andrew Thomas, but misfired and his shot sailed right.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Catcher Kyle Teel quickly recovered and tried to throw to third to get Buxton, but the ball sailed into left field.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailed
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Vineland’s repressive villain Brock Vond ends ferried to hell by two Eastside vatos locos, while the hippie father Zoyd reunites with his daughter at an anarchist family picnic.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Italy’s most famous film festival has officially begun, and the waterways of Venice are filled with celebrities being ferried to the red carpet.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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Once that issue was sorted out, my bladder finally relaxed — and the urine flowed just fine.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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At its core was Vitinha, his elegant playmaking at the base of midfield the classy conduit through which their intricate moves flowed.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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A couple of lanky students from the Tandon School of Engineering hovered by the shelf, considering a box of disco balls up top.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The reigning Olympic Champion cruised through the fourth round of the women’s 100-meter heats with ease, clocking the fastest time of the day.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Dillon O’Brien ran for 158 yards and two touchdowns as South Shore Voke cruised past Hull, 30-0.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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After an earnings beat and a blistering 32% pop on July 30, the stock drifted lower for a month — a normal profit-taking after a vertical move.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Baileys had drifted almost 1,500 miles, into the dead of summer, when they were rescued by a South Korean fishing boat on June 30, 1973.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s an enormous lever—but far smaller than the 10–40 trillion-tonne estimates that have floated around for years.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Purdy scrambled to his right and floated a ball toward backup tight end Jake Tonges in the back of the end zone.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Over two partial days and one full day of fishing – roughly 15 hours total – the three of us boated 53 catfish up to 25 pounds.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
29 Aug. 2025
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Our entire party boated across its clear, cool waters to an isolated beach for a picnic and a swim.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The bird glided through the air, skimming the water for prey.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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With a garland of white flowers in front of him, a lone rower kneeling in a wooden canoe glided toward the DuSable Bridge docks.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Sailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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