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as in teasing
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 kidding
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 hovering
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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Recent Examples of riding
The return to the championship comes as the franchise is riding its best revenue year ever, as the team has watched its attendance jump 10% from last season.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Suspect seen riding an electric bike into Central Park.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
The suspect is seen riding an electric bike into Central Park at 60th Street, according to Kenny.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
California is about to be hit by an aging population wave, and Steve Lopez is riding it.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Suspect seen riding an electric bike into Central Park.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
The suspect is seen riding an electric bike into Central Park at 60th Street, according to Kenny.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
California is about to be hit by an aging population wave, and Steve Lopez is riding it.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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While the pop star typically wears her hair in big, bombshell curls, this set was especially fluffy and voluminous, definitely the result of some Velcro rollers, a teasing comb, and a large-barrel curling iron.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their jacket flaps include marketing copy designed to entice a browser to buy (and, ideally, read) them, teasing the details of their plot, their mood, or the flavor of their prose.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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This trend is concerning for sellers but offers some relief for buyers—although mortgage rates, hovering between 6 percent and 7 percent, remain a hurdle.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Kim was a central figure in Yoon’s martial law enforcement, which led to special forces troops encircling the National Assembly building and army helicopters hovering over it.Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Enzo boasted active aerodynamics, using adjustable spoilers and diffusers on top of and below the body to manipulate the airflow to dial downforce up or down depending on speed and circumstance.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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While rare, a tsunami could arrive just minutes after the earth shakes, depending on the location.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hard to tell if Carrey was joking or not, given he is known for his comedy.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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By emoting or joking online, Swifties are able to connect with one another and find a sense of closure for an event that has been uplifting for many of them.Callum Booth, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The film is far and away the year’s most successful documentary at the box office but has attracted criticism for mocking DEI programs as a scam.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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In death, Hamilton has remained something of an obsession for Isaac, who has frequently made mocking comments about his contemporary over the show’s four seasons.Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Officials are also floating the designation of 4,395 acres of land as critical habitat across Alameda, Marin, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Ventura counties in California.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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That project fell through, but the couple continued informally floating relatively dense developments for the farm.Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Our testers loved that this show-stealing eyeliner was easy to maneuver thanks to its angular tip that painted pigmented, smear-proof lines — gliding smoothly across mature eyelids with wrinkles, too.Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Central to their operations are specialized vehicles designed to conquer any environment—whether traversing rugged landscapes, gliding over water or entering conflict zones.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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