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as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
looking for a college course that he could just glide through
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as in flies
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings
a kite gliding on the autumn breeze
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as in hovers
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
water striders gliding along the surface of the brook
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Recent Examples of glides
Brazzell is a 6-foot-4, 198-pound target who glides by his opposing corners with ease.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
As the late '70s disco hit Stayin' Alive fills the Addison dance studio, instructor Maya Apodaca glides across the floor.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the formula wears seamlessly, sans pilling, beneath foundation, which glides on like silk.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
This makes less noise because the squeegee glides more smoothly across your windshield.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Perfect for compact rooms and overnight guests, the space-saving chair features an adjustable backrest and pull-out base that easily glides into place.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
From the world’s vantage point, Los Angeles can look like a place that glides serenely along beneath a beatific sun.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
As Luna glides into your amicable 7th house, your partnerships have a chance to deepen without putting anyone on the back foot, so to speak.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
As the late '70s disco hit Stayin' Alive fills the Addison dance studio, instructor Maya Apodaca glides across the floor.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
Furthermore, the formula wears seamlessly, sans pilling, beneath foundation, which glides on like silk.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
This makes less noise because the squeegee glides more smoothly across your windshield.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Perfect for compact rooms and overnight guests, the space-saving chair features an adjustable backrest and pull-out base that easily glides into place.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
From the world’s vantage point, Los Angeles can look like a place that glides serenely along beneath a beatific sun.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
As Luna glides into your amicable 7th house, your partnerships have a chance to deepen without putting anyone on the back foot, so to speak.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glides
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In contrast, natural gas is cheap, abundant, and already flows through an extensive pipeline network across the country.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Velvet, marble, and brushed brass elevate the experience and the same dramatic palette flows through the corridors and into the bathrooms which come with Le Labo toiletries and a ready-to-use steam iron fitted onto the wall—an idea that won my heart.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vertical flies under an arrangement that has been accumulating evidence toward certification for three years.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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The National Guard unit flies F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The price tag for the renovation still hovers at its more than $900,000 estimate, Mortensen said.—
Kevin Fixler
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Anything below 50% favorability portends political trouble; right now Trump’s positive standing in polls hovers around a dismal 40%.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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In this haunting and visually inventive documentary, a spectral voice drifts through time and memory to trace the Maidan revolution and the roots of resistance in Ukraine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Every time a breeze passes through, debris drifts down from rafters and corners onto your furniture and floor.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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The toxic dust floats to neighboring states, such as Wyoming and Idaho during strong wind events.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Little children wave and call out, while their parents work the soil with hoes and the smell of eucalyptus floats across the air.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Where Silver Origin Sails Silver Origin sails two seven-night itineraries—North and South—each revealing a different side of the archipelago.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The boat sails from Genoa in complete darkness, a precaution against air raids.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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Aledo cruises through district Aledo has faced more adversity than usual on a tough non-district slate.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes cruises in the spring and summer just call for breathable and breezy clothing, and skorts are a way to feel a bit dressed up while enjoying the comfort of shorts.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Vega is found rising above the northeastern horizon in the constellation Lyra after sunset in early spring and soars high overhead as the night wears on, before finally fading from sight almost directly overhead as the sun rises.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Introducing the setting with a majestic crane shot (particularly immersive in 3D), his camera soars above the cave and surveys the desolate landscape.—
Eric Kohn,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Glides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glides. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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