coast
noun
the land next to the sea; seashore.
coasting
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present participleof coast.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Now Ms. Ayotte is coasting to re-election as governor, and Republican former Sen. John Sununu is in a tight race against Rep. Chris Pappas for his old seat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Would he be willing to play an out-of-work version of himself who hadn’t had a gig in a decade and was shamelessly coasting on his “Mad Men” fame?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Every successful actor probably has a nightmare that one day the phone stops ringing and you’re coasting on fading glory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Of course, here at MarketWatch, we’d never suggest coasting when you’re on the clock.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
After what seemed like an eternity, Gregor felt Ares coasting in for a landing.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
