as in crest
the line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge
pigeons roosting along the ridge of the roof
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as in to drift
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Recent Examples of ridge
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Razor-thin ridges dropped into deep valleys, while the tiny village of Hanavave provided a sense of scale.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
Gusts greater than 100 mph were expected on the Sierra ridges through early Monday, according to the weather service.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
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Noun
The mountain ridges and east slopes across the lower Plains were most at risk as forecasters expect consistent winds of 20 to 30 mph.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Razor-thin ridges dropped into deep valleys, while the tiny village of Hanavave provided a sense of scale.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
We were blown away by its vibrant color and thick yet incredibly smooth texture that concealed some nail ridges from a previous set of acrylics — resulting in a perfect overall-look score.
—Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
Gusts greater than 100 mph were expected on the Sierra ridges through early Monday, according to the weather service.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
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Reaching a crest of popularity in the 1950s, her work adorned magazine covers and museum walls.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests measuring waist circumference between the lowest rib and the top of the iliac crest (the curved part at the top of the hip).—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For decades, Earth’s magnetic north pole has been slowly drifting across the Arctic, but recent shifts in its path have caught the attention of scientists—and those who rely on precise navigation systems.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ng writes of growing up among these bachelors, who spend their days drifting around the crowded tenements of Chinatown.—
Jane Hu,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
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Now, TikTok’s leaders are banking on Donald Trump to save them in a last-ditch effort that will unquestionably come with strings attached.—
Alex Heath,
The Verge,
18 Jan. 2025
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The county’s top overtime earner banked $332,937 in overtime alone, earning him total wages of $544,219 for the year.—
Teri Sforza,
Orange County Register,
17 Jan. 2025
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Potatoes Protein content: around four grams per medium-size potato (baked) While the potato is often lumped in with starchy foods like rice, bread, pasta, and cereal, it’s—surprise!—actually classified as a vegetable.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
8 Jan. 2025
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He was lumped in with Cedric Pare, a middle-six Toronto Marlies forward, and Dakota Mermis, who has yet to play for the Leafs.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dried-out mascara will clump and flake, but more importantly bacteria can get into the tube via the mascara wand, eventually leading to potential eye infections.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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His coat was clumped together with dirt and matting.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Ridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridge. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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