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Cruise (Verb)

Drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure; "She cruised the neighborhood in her new convertible".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

On the last day of summer break, he cruised around town with the music blasting from his stereo.
She cruised the neighborhood in her new convertible, waving at everyone who admired the car.
The low-rider cruised down Main Street, attracting a crowd of onlookers with its fancy paint job.
The teenagers cruised the strip on a Friday night, showing off their rides and their driving skills.
He cruised the city streets in his sports car, feeling carefree and alive on his birthday.

Sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing; "We were cruising in the Caribbean".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

They decided to cruise around Europe for their honeymoon, visiting famous landmarks and historic sites.
The couple spent their vacation cruising along the coast, enjoying the stunning ocean views and peaceful atmosphere.
We spent two weeks cruising in the Mediterranean, stopping at various islands and exploring charming villages.
After retirement, he and his wife plan to cruise around the world, taking in the sights and experiences of different cultures.
The family spent their summer cruising in Alaska, marveling at breathtaking fjords and wildlife.

Travel at a moderate speed; "Please keep your seat belt fastened while the plane is reaching cruising altitude".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The plane began to cruise at an altitude of 30,000 feet after a few hours of turbulent weather.
The ferry will cruise across the water to the island, offering a scenic view of the surrounding landscape.
After a few minutes of climbing, the plane started to cruise and the pilot turned off the seatbelt sign.
Having leveled off, the plane began to cruise at a speed of 900 kilometers per hour.
Once it reaches the desired altitude, the aircraft will cruise on autopilot for the remainder of the flight.

Look for a sexual partner in a public place; "The men were cruising the park".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

He was cruising the nightlife scene, searching for a possible hook-up.
The bars downtown are popular places for people to cruise for a one-night stand.
At the concert, the musician noticed some fans cruising the audience for a groupie.
After a few drinks, they started cruising the club's dance floor, looking for someone to take home.
In the 1980s, some men would cruise the gay neighborhood, looking for a romantic partner.