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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
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
With little legislative time left on the calendar, senators have signaled some other last-minute pushes that could also ride as part of the forthcoming stopgap measure.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Ben Oliver, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Somewhere along the way, our iPhones and Android devices became our command centers, capable of summoning rides, controlling our homes, and delivering a world of goods to our doorsteps.
—Dean Debiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Both share a legacy tied to the Toronto Raptors, a team beloved in southern Ontario, where Raptors fans ride hard—and also accounts for more than 15% of the Bills’ season-ticket holders.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
With little legislative time left on the calendar, senators have signaled some other last-minute pushes that could also ride as part of the forthcoming stopgap measure.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Anticipation without hesitation seems to be the style on view in my limited demo, yet there are still plenty of other examples in WIRED's brief ride.
—Ben Oliver, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
Somewhere along the way, our iPhones and Android devices became our command centers, capable of summoning rides, controlling our homes, and delivering a world of goods to our doorsteps.
—Dean Debiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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For example, major music festivals keep fans engaged by leveraging social media and email campaigns to tease future lineups, share behind-the-scenes content, and host exclusive giveaways leading up to the event.Blake Patterson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Courtesy of Google At last year’s Google I/O, Google teased smart glasses that could caption real-world conversations, a feature that's helpful for people with hearing loss.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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This might mean developing a detailed operations manual or even cloning yourself (just kidding, but hiring a great team is almost the same thing).Teja Chekuri, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Read: Israel and Hamas are kidding themselves By contrast, the Israeli military and public were eager to end the war with Hezbollah, especially on advantageous terms.Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 28 Nov. 2024
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That weekend, at the grocery store, Eliza hovered near the cosmetics wall and, almost without looking, tossed in mascara, concealer, lip gloss, and sped to the checkout, feeling furtive.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, special forces troops were observed encircling the parliament building and army helicopters were hovering over it.Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The facility has 10 distinct jails, with a daily population that fluctuates depending on the city's crime rates and judicial processes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The mugs were sold on Amazon’s website and at Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and other stores nationwide and online from June 2016 through December 2024 for between $20 and $50, depending on the model.Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, while a new job in a safer neighborhood can improve someone’s health, a sudden financial setback or loss of transportation can introduce new challenges.Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Working with the transportation department, which is primarily concerned with automobile traffic, the bike commission adds a critical focus on bicycle and scooter safety.Bruce Bilodeau, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kaczynski had taunted officials with a rambling manifesto and was apprehended following one of the longest FBI manhunts in history.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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India, a team whose 12-year-old unbeaten home record has just been dismantled by New Zealand, taunted them with superior skills and in-your-face backchat.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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As for Trump’s plans for mass deportations, Rock joked about how the Menendez brothers’ potential release may be ill-timed.William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
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Frank Costa, a digital creator, on Thursday joked that Mangione would be a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, a reality show beloved by many within the gay community.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Many of the incompletions were the result of his inaccuracy as Darnold sailed multiple passes toward the sideline and over the middle.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who sailed to an easy reelection for his sixth term last year, announced that would be his final campaign.Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ride. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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