- present participle of coast.
coasting
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Every gubernatorial election since that race has been sleepy and ignored in national politics, with Democratic candidates coasting to victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
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
It sounded like your previous cleaner was coasting, in addition to leaving sticky marks under your actual coaster.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
In the early races, this led to unusual behaviour, such as drivers lifting off the throttle and coasting on qualifying laps, as well as recovering energy while on full throttle.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Then we were coasting the noble island of the god, where grazed those cattle with wide brows, and bounteous flocks of Helios, lord of noon, who rides high heaven.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word