1
as in cruising
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 flowing
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
sailed through the latest assignment
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3
as in floating
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 sailing
Verb
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After ten days of cruising Antarctic waters, dodging icebergs, and spotting elephant seals, the cruise’s 140 passengers could toss their Dramamine, catch a plane from the gravel runway at Frei Station research base, and fly straight back to Chile.—
Blair Braverman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Starting at $203,000, the Sportster 25 Surf is the company’s newest, smallest, and sportiest boat, engineered for wake-surfers skilled enough to bob behind a boat cruising at 11 miles per hour.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Countless people have reported mysterious hovering objects dotting the night skies and posted blurred images — a white light, a black background — on social media.—
Michael Wilson,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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These summer months also coincide with the time when humans are out boating, swimming and walking river paths more often, as the weather is warmer.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
9 Dec. 2024
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The top activities at the national level are boating and fishing and RVing, while the fastest-growing are bicycling, snow sports and hunting.—
John Frank,
Axios,
6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The area is bustling with locals and tourists strolling the waterfront, shopping, dining, and snapping photos of cruise ships gliding in and out of the area.—
Tomeka Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2024
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The production pushes his performance even further, as director Browning follows Dracula’s gliding, subtly batlike gait and lights his bulging stare to make the whites of his eyes gleam.—
Celia Mattison,
Vulture,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Orlando Kansas Jayhawks senior big man Hunter Dickinson noticed something odd floating down from the rafters of Addition Financial Arena, home of the UCF Knights, during KU’s basketball shootaround on Saturday night.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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The ships are self-sufficient floating cities, housing medical professionals, engineers, teachers, and support staff who ensure smooth operations.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The neutral material keeps it from looking like an eye sore and can be expanded for more hanging space as needed.—
Micaela Arnett,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2024
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This playful hanging figure will give your trick-or-treaters and guests a laugh instead of a fright.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2023
Verb
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The company's experience serves as a valuable case study in navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and business in the AI era.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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As the year comes to a close, many of us feel the push to sprint toward the finish line—wrapping up projects, meeting deadlines, and navigating the whirlwind of holiday obligations.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The actual state of the team’s play is just riding shotgun in the conversation.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Mikey Madison, riding high on acclaim for her buzz-worthy role in Anora, and Jessica Gunning, who took home a Golden Globe for her powerful performance in Baby Reindeer, were spotted chatting at the bar.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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