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noun

Definition of cruisenext
as in voyage
a journey over water in a vessel took a luxury cruise for their first wedding anniversary

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cruise

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verb

ˈkrüz How to pronounce cruise (audio)
1
as in to wander
to move about from place to place aimlessly the girls happily cruised around the mall for hours

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2
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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3
as in to sail
to travel on water in a vessel cruised to the Bahamas in their yacht

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Recent Examples of cruise
Noun
In September 2026, Barcelona also finalized plans to restrict short-stay cruise tourism. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 For a unique experience, book a hot-air balloon ride, hop aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, or cruise along the Napa River in a gondola. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
Becerra is cruising toward the California gubernatorial election with a 20-point lead in the polls and a 96% chance of victory in the prediction markets. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Giuliano Galoppo had his first MLS goal and assist to back Lucas Hoyos and Atlanta United cruised to a 3-0 victory over CF Montreal on Wednesday night. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cruise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruise
  1. voyage
  2. wander
  3. flow
  4. sail
  5. roam
  6. glide
  7. boat
  8. stroll
Noun
  • Christopher Nolan’s recent film reminded me of another time when the world was awash in ambiguity and leaders needed to navigate the perilous voyage across unfamiliar territory.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Strong demand for oil, particularly from Asia, continues to provide an incentive for tanker operators to transport energy supplies from the Persian Gulf, even as security threats complicate voyages.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of voyage
Verb
  • Crowley, once a logging camp, can’t be reached by road, but train passengers can wander among picnic tables, fire pits, cornhole games and a massive, gnarled old redwood known as the Wolf Tree.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Bucks will temporarily abandon much of their natural caution and wander around in unfamiliar territory searching for does.
    — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of wander
Verb
  • The question confronting Israel and its international partners is not simply whether money should flow into Gaza, but also who controls it—and whether the next arrangement will avoid the failures of the last.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The program could also be targeted rather than universal — triggered by sector-specific unemployment spikes, income level, or geography, so the money flows first to the workers AI disrupts most.
    — Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • One tanker is now sailing toward Poland through the Red Sea, according to Bloomberg, and at least 20 more shipments have passed through the Strait of Hormuz to other destinations since early September.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Needing 11 yards on fourth down to continue their drive and cut into a 23-7 Packers lead, Prescott narrowly avoided a sack before lofting a pass that sailed out the back of the end zone, not close to any particular Cowboys receiver.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of sail
Verb
  • There are roaming partners that exist that these telcos still rely on.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
  • While dinosaurs roamed the earth, giant monsters roamed the sea.
    — October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of roam
Verb
  • With a pair of real horns, one of them plays the bull by gliding toward the fuchsia bullfighting cape.
    — Eyder Peralta, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Xerf uses dual-frequency energy administered through a patented device that glides across the skin.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of glide
Verb
  • Its location in an industrial working waterway won’t provide glorious views, but there’s something whimsical about hot tub boating on a summer’s evening, especially with a local Driftwood beer in hand.
    — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The 334-acre reservoir allows for boating, including sailboats, jet skiing, paddleboarding and kayaking.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of boat
Verb
  • One early Saturday morning in June of 2025, a pair of very small raccoon cubs, about six weeks old, were strolling around the yard, exploring their world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Vision loses control of Ultron’s prison, and Ultron strolls free.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of stroll

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“Cruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruise. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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