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as in teases
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 kids
to make fun of in a good-natured way
his wife couldn't resist riding him for forgetting his own birthday
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as in hovers
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 transportations
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 rides
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
An airport offers, if not exactly an equitable experience (there are Clear lines, lounge archipelagos), then at least a perceptible simulacrum of equality, in that everyone rides the same people movers past the same Cinnabons.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Underneath, the vehicle rides on a chassis designed to balance comfort and control.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The colorful music video was filmed in Xochimilco — an iconic district on the outskirts of Mexico City known for its boat rides aboard vessels known as trajineras.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the women organizing those meetups is Robyn Stunts, a motorcyclist who rides a 636cc Kawasaki Ninja.
—Brenda Miranda, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
This out-of-time Laotian city has ancient temples, colorful markets, and Mekong River boat rides, but is free of the frantic hustle of so many other regional urban centers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
William rides to the camp where Benjamin died in custody, and it is confirmed by the captain that there was an outbreak of jail fever.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
The Espresso Proteini rides the ongoing protein hype, as more food chains and brands add protein-centric items to their menus.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
There will also be carnival rides and games, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, food booths selling Italian favorites, as well as The Moretti Beer Garden and the Spritz Del Conte Wine Garden.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
But riders have reported long wait times and rides that take twice as long as a normal trip.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Other event highlights include e-bike test rides and a youth bike rodeo.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Long train rides and other slow travel between places offer exactly the meditative in-between space your nervous system is craving.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
My analog gravel bike is great for bikepacking trips, training rides, or a quick pedal to the brewery, but it was never meant for carting cargo or my kid around the city.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Bilt Point redemptions include airlines, hotels, future rent and mortgage payments, Lyft rides, statement credits, student loan balances, a down payment on a home, and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The theme park features rides like Desert Storm, which is one of the most popular rides and the family-friendly roller coaster Patriot.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
A lot then rides on the international haul, which right now is a little less than half of its overall total.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
An airport offers, if not exactly an equitable experience (there are Clear lines, lounge archipelagos), then at least a perceptible simulacrum of equality, in that everyone rides the same people movers past the same Cinnabons.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Underneath, the vehicle rides on a chassis designed to balance comfort and control.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The colorful music video was filmed in Xochimilco — an iconic district on the outskirts of Mexico City known for its boat rides aboard vessels known as trajineras.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the women organizing those meetups is Robyn Stunts, a motorcyclist who rides a 636cc Kawasaki Ninja.
—Brenda Miranda, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
This out-of-time Laotian city has ancient temples, colorful markets, and Mekong River boat rides, but is free of the frantic hustle of so many other regional urban centers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
William rides to the camp where Benjamin died in custody, and it is confirmed by the captain that there was an outbreak of jail fever.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
The Espresso Proteini rides the ongoing protein hype, as more food chains and brands add protein-centric items to their menus.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
Attractions range from a Butterfly Encounter, Artist’s Garden and Sweet Pea Maze to tractor wagon rides, concerts and wine-tasting events.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
There will also be carnival rides and games, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, food booths selling Italian favorites, as well as The Moretti Beer Garden and the Spritz Del Conte Wine Garden.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
But riders have reported long wait times and rides that take twice as long as a normal trip.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Other event highlights include e-bike test rides and a youth bike rodeo.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Long train rides and other slow travel between places offer exactly the meditative in-between space your nervous system is craving.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
My analog gravel bike is great for bikepacking trips, training rides, or a quick pedal to the brewery, but it was never meant for carting cargo or my kid around the city.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Bilt Point redemptions include airlines, hotels, future rent and mortgage payments, Lyft rides, statement credits, student loan balances, a down payment on a home, and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
The theme park features rides like Desert Storm, which is one of the most popular rides and the family-friendly roller coaster Patriot.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rides
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The trailer then shows Hagrid explaining the Wizarding World to Harry and teases some information about his deceased parents.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The trailer teases a few of those moments, including one with Cyrus and her mom Tish Cyrus-Purcell sitting in Hannah Montana's iconic closet.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ziegler most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandise manager at Saks Global overseeing multiple women’s and kids categories for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The average for 3-point shooting, pro and college, hovers around 35%.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The specter of October 7, 2023, hovers over the movie, as does the aftermath that’s left thousands more dead.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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The survival of African biennials depends on strategic reinvention.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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That depends on how far the Hornets go this postseason and what president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson has as his vision for the team’s starting power forward moving, well, forward beyond the 2026-27 campaign.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mayoral press conferences and news releases began to include a running tally of involuntary transportations—an acknowledgment, perhaps, of some outer limit to the power of asking nicely from a screen.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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In Arizona, our driving laws are influenced by factors like busy freeways in metro Phoenix, monsoon season flooding, outdated transportations modes and distracted driving laws.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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So much for Anthropic's Super Bowl taunts.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a 30-second clip, Adams is seen leaving a jet bridge while a woman who is walking ahead of him seemingly taunts Adams.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The comedian jokes to laughter and applause before asking if anyone in the room is a lawyer.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bridges jokes that her staff are more nervous about a drop-by visit from her than from state inspectors.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Aspiring and experienced boaters alike will congregate at the Orange County Convention Center this weekend as the Orlando Boat Show floats into Central Florida once again.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Throw something that floats and call 9-1-1.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Rides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rides. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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