1
as in to roam
to move about from place to place aimlessly
the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
she's been cruising through her daily physical therapy with remarkable ease
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cruise
Jessica Benavides Canepa, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
Disney’s experiences division — which includes its theme parks in the U.S. and around the world, as well as its cruise line, merchandise and luxury travel experiences such as the Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii — has long been the economic engine that powers the company.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
That early lead grew to 11-6, cruising to a 15-9 third-set win for a 2-1 match victory.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cruise
Noun
Prolific cruise passenger Olivia Liveng, currently residing in Copenhagen, Denmark, has taken 11 cruises in the past three years, ranging from 12-passenger ships to sailings on mammoth cruise liners.
—Jessica Benavides Canepa, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
Disney’s experiences division — which includes its theme parks in the U.S. and around the world, as well as its cruise line, merchandise and luxury travel experiences such as the Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii — has long been the economic engine that powers the company.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Legislative proposals to increase speed limits on Florida interstate and other highways are cruising to passage.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
That early lead grew to 11-6, cruising to a 15-9 third-set win for a 2-1 match victory.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cruise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
Noun
-
But his seafaring profession also took him on extended voyages to Southeast Asia, a region that provided him with ample inspiration, and a setting that recurs in his works.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2025
-
No further updates have been issued on the outbreak's progression or any ongoing risk to future voyages.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The dogs were reported by passersby who alerted the KC Pet Project that dogs appeared to be dumped and roaming the area.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
-
The other two dogs, who were able to roam the property, were found alive and taken into care.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The rich sat on deck while the poor were squeezed in the hold below, with no place to relieve themselves, so excrement, vomit, and other wastes flowed down into the lower areas.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
-
The liquor flows so freely that the rest room nearly becomes a vomitorium.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
As part of its efforts under [Free and Open Indo-Pacific], [Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force] remains delighted to sail into friends' ports and help enhance openness thru various and collaborative interactions.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Domestic life did not suit the 26-year-old young woman who had once sailed to China to preach the word of God.—
Claire Hoffman,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
On Monday night, a glittering crowd stepped out to celebrate the store’s opening, before heading over to Palazzo Serbelloni to wander through its halls and take in the homewares collection.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Nestled along the sandy shores of Siloso Beach, the resort is adorned in tropical greenery, while peacocks wander freely across the gardens, hornbills perch in the frangipani trees and dinosaur-like monitor lizards sunbathe by breakfast tables.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The razor was easier to use on wet skin because the water and soap provided more lubricant to glide along my legs, but the dry shaving was also easy and painless.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
11 Apr. 2025
-
Cotton has a rougher feel, whereas silk pillowcases have a smoother, more frictionless surface that not only feels super luxurious but also allows your head to glide effortlessly.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2025
-
But for those interested in a more active adventure, Myakka River State Park offers some of the area's best fishing and boating opportunities.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
All to the excitement of onlookers strolling along the avenue, ending at Rockefeller Center to celebrate the day.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Walking, riding, limping, trudging, scooting, strolling — all the various forms of low-speed locomotion — define the experience of being in New York.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share