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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After Wales centre Eddie James denied Nathan Hughes a try, Tandy's side bounced back as Morgan-Williams glided over before Munster centre Nankivell hit back before the Barbarians.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Kudos to Styles who managed to mostly keep his composure as Hernández glided around him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 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
As the Prius silently glided into the Mount Eclipse parking lot, my heart sank.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
