rid·ing
1
: used for or when riding
a riding horse
riding boots
2
: operated by a rider
a riding mower
1
: one of the three administrative jurisdictions into which Yorkshire, England, was formerly divided
2
: an administrative jurisdiction or electoral district in a British dominion (such as Canada)
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
Denim culottes, jodhpurs, button-down shirts and a denim top with a kerchief-like neckline co-mingled with leather riding boots, flannel tops and leather and fur jackets in rusty hues.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2025
The therapeutic riding center off Garden Road in Poway helps people with disabilities as young as 4 years old get the chance to experience the benefits of riding horses.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Blue Origin can’t be the only organization where people are feeling relieved to see this rocket fly: Other firms as well as government agencies have a lot riding on New Glenn’s potential.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
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Teams from across Florida will battle it out for the snakeskin championship belt by participating and competing in multiple events, including human beer pong, eat the butt challenge, mechanical gator riding and more.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
Denim culottes, jodhpurs, button-down shirts and a denim top with a kerchief-like neckline co-mingled with leather riding boots, flannel tops and leather and fur jackets in rusty hues.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2025
The therapeutic riding center off Garden Road in Poway helps people with disabilities as young as 4 years old get the chance to experience the benefits of riding horses.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
Blue Origin can’t be the only organization where people are feeling relieved to see this rocket fly: Other firms as well as government agencies have a lot riding on New Glenn’s potential.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riding. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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