1
as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours
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as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
she's been cruising through her daily physical therapy with remarkable ease
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Recent Examples of cruise
Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
The specialty cruise will feature activities such as costume contests, parades, and dog shows.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Florida has appeared to be shifting rapidly to the right since Trump’s 2.3% victory in 2020, with Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, cruising to reelection in 2022 by nearly 20 percentage points.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
More folks cruising One type of holiday travel that is way up this year: cruises.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
The specialty cruise will feature activities such as costume contests, parades, and dog shows.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
Donald Trump cruised to victory on Tuesday aided by a rising new star in the Republican Party—Elon Musk.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Florida has appeared to be shifting rapidly to the right since Trump’s 2.3% victory in 2020, with Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, cruising to reelection in 2022 by nearly 20 percentage points.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Modena’s final trading voyage lasted almost three years—and included stops in the Canary Islands, Cape Town, Ceylon, Bombay, and Persia.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Commodore Peggy Nathan New Yorker Margaret Nathan’s first ocean voyage was a transatlantic crossing from France to New York in 1957.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The service has roaming agreements with hundreds of carriers to support connectivity worldwide.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The atoms in this liquid metallic hydrogen are squeezed so tightly that its electrons are free to roam.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Each scene flows more briskly into the next, amplifying the joy and excitement of the ride all the way to its end.Robert Niles, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Indian government issued new rules in 2020 that modified how foreign direct investments could flow into India, with the not-so-secret aim of limiting Chinese investment.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego sailed to victory on election night, winning a second and final term serving the nation's fifth largest city of 1.6 million residents.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Then, on July 15, cruise ship Le Lapérouse will sail 10 nights in the Baltic Sea showcasing historic cities such as Stockholm and Helsinki, as well as the picturesque Danish island of Bornholm and the scenic Swedish harbor town of Gothenburg.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Children on the autism spectrum tend to wander, or elope, from home and other safe places at a higher rate than their peers, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Some bucks might wander 5 to 8 miles or more, while others move 2 miles or less.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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This lip product glides on seamlessly across your lips, creating a reflective finish that will capture the light and attention of everyone around you.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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After gliding through the dance floor and hitting her marks, Ilona even conquered her ultimate fear by killing off her partner Alan.Esther Kang, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Police have not determined whether the person was killed in a slaying or whether a marine animal or a boating accident could have led to a decapitation, Martin said.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This puffer jacket has been with me to vineyards in Tuscany, the highlands of Scotland, the streets of Dublin, all over Broadway in Nashville, bar hopping in New York City, and boating through the archipelago of Finland.Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
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On the Thursday before the floods, after canceling reservations, Goss strolled through town and was mildly surprised to see residents stacking sandbags in front of doorways.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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So far, McLeod has strolled through Barnsdall Park with Ed Begley, Jr., hiked the Arroyo Seco with actor Dan Stevens and traversed the Bunker Hill Pedway with comedian Jon Gabrus.Raef Harrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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