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Coasted

Verb (Past tense of "coast"):

Sense 1:

To move or travel smoothly and effortlessly, often without using any power or effort, typically along a downhill slope or on a vehicle equipped with coasting gears.

Sample Sentence:

After pedaling hard to reach the top of the hill, she coasted down, enjoying the refreshing breeze.

Sense 2:

To proceed without making any effort or exertion; to experience a period of ease or tranquility.

Sample Sentence:

Once the exams were over, the students coasted through the rest of the school year.

Verb (Transitive):

Sense 1:

To cause (a vehicle) to coast or travel smoothly without power or effort.

Sample Sentence:

He turned off the engine and coasted his car down the hill.

Sense 2:

To move past or along (something) effortlessly.

Sample Sentence:

The athletes coasted their bicycles past the cheering crowd.

Noun:

Sense 1:

A period of ease, tranquility, or uninterrupted success.

Sample Sentence:

After winning several matches in a row, the team is on a coasting streak.

Sense 2:

The act or state of moving smoothly and effortlessly.

Sample Sentence:

The roller coaster ride was full of twists, turns, and coastings.

Adjective:

Sense 1:

Pertaining to, or suitable for, use along the coast.

Sample Sentence:

We stayed in a cozy cottage with a stunning view of the coasted town.

Sense 2:

(Informal) Popular among and well-known to the locals; often used to describe a business or place.

Sample Sentence:

The new café has become a coasted spot for both residents and tourists.