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as in to tease
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
that supervisor is always riding everyone for every little thing
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as in to hover
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
a condor riding high in the sky
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as in transportation
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another
an organization that provides rides for senior citizens
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Recent Examples of ride
New Atlas, 11 July 2025
Surfers can surf several types of breaks within close proximity, while animal lovers can look for howler monkeys and nesting sea turtles or ride a horse along the two-mile-plus beach.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Horses are common—several outfitters offer rides on the beach in this area.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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Verb
The Shimano 8-speed drivetrain ensures smooth, reliable gear changes suited to a variety of riding environments.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
Surfers can surf several types of breaks within close proximity, while animal lovers can look for howler monkeys and nesting sea turtles or ride a horse along the two-mile-plus beach.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Noun
The bad news is, if there’s a contender out there who could look at him and say, Yessir, that guy is our ticket to the parade floats, that team must be thinking about the Tournament of Roses parade, not a ride through the Canyon of Heroes.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Horses are common—several outfitters offer rides on the beach in this area.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ride
Verb
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After teasing a trek earlier this week, Paul McCartney has revealed that his Got Back Tour will return to North America this fall, the Beatles legend’s first tour stateside in four years.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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Since last year, Justin Bieber has been teasing the launch of his new fashion brand, Skylrk.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Verb
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There may be a welcome change in the global balance of power, as China and Russia recognize that the United States is not kidding.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But internally, no one is kidding themselves or trying to sugarcoat the results.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Gas prices are hovering near their lowest summer level in four years as millions of people ready themselves to hit the roads over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 July 2025
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When the first pitch of the Texas baseball team's home opener is thrown around 1 p.m. on Friday, temperatures in the Austin area will be hovering around 35 degrees.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Changing this idea to an in-game system where you are now being asked to achieve something (go flawless in Trials of Osiris) to unlock the ability to buy a digital ornament for real money (this will cost about $7-10 depending on your Silver stores).—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Eventually, the Catholic hierarchy decided that depending on Kongo interpreters was too chancy and began devoting their energies to making sure the clergy learned Kikongo.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Start by running regular pulse surveys to identify the real challenges your workforce faces, whether that's childcare needs, transportation issues or educational commitments.—
Silvija Martincevic,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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He was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Both organizations claimed Hinton taunted deputies at his arraignment.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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For the last 15 years, Chicago’s drill rap scene has often led to fatal gun violence as rival artists trade insults and threats through their lyrics and social media taunts.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
Verb
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But whether with Felix or on her own, Jessica is a bit all over the map, with her behavior frequently feeling like it’s meant to meet the needs of a particular scene or joke rather than as a consistent throughline for the season.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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There were a lot of pranks, joking and just overall funny stuff that went on behind the scenes in or around the lunchroom.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Advertisement The adventures of these mercenaries-on-a-mission will dovetail with those of a small family, who were sailing around in the ocean for kicks when an unpleasant prehistoric sea beast overturned their boat.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 June 2025
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Luminara, the third vessel from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, will be the first to sail to Asia, Canada, and Alaska.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2025
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“Ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ride. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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