glide
verb (used without object)
to move smoothly and continuously along, as if without effort or resistance, as a flying bird, a boat, or a skater.
glided
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past participleof glide.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof glide.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
glideverb (used without object)to move smoothly and continuously along, as if without effort or resistance, as a flying bird, a boat, or a skater.
Example Sentences
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On Thursday afternoon, Shadow glided into the nest with KD1 not far behind, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, a nonprofit that runs the livestream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
And last year England overtook France, as Elliot Daly glided in for a decisive last-gasp try in a 26-25 victory.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
Sony animated film "GOAT," produced by NBA superstar Stephen Curry, glided into the number one spot at the North American box office, taking in $17 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Then she glided through the backstage area and disappeared out of sight, just like her coach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
At night, owls glided above the countryside, silently searching for furry little meals.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
