ride on (something or someone)
phrasal verb
rode on (something or someone); riding on (something or someone); rides on (something or someone)
: to depend on (something or someone)
The future of the company rides on the success of this deal.
Our hopes are riding on you.
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Morphew, 49, vanished during a bike ride on Mother's Day in 2020.
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Ashely enjoys a romantic yacht trip with Wale Alesh and spends the morning having a seaside brunch with Ralph Mastrangelo, while Shannon and Earl go on a horseback ride on the beach and have a romantic meal at the presidential suite.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 16 June 2025
Best Hikes Mount Roberts Alpine Loop Trail This hike in Juneau starts with a scenic ride on the Goldbelt Tram, which whisks you to the trailhead at 1,800 feet.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Goofy is gardening, Donald Duck is taking a ride on a hot air balloon, and everyone is happy to be reunited.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 June 2025
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
Ashely enjoys a romantic yacht trip with Wale Alesh and spends the morning having a seaside brunch with Ralph Mastrangelo, while Shannon and Earl go on a horseback ride on the beach and have a romantic meal at the presidential suite.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 16 June 2025
Best Hikes Mount Roberts Alpine Loop Trail This hike in Juneau starts with a scenic ride on the Goldbelt Tram, which whisks you to the trailhead at 1,800 feet.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Goofy is gardening, Donald Duck is taking a ride on a hot air balloon, and everyone is happy to be reunited.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for ride on (something or someone)
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“Ride on (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20on%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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