RIDGE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈrij

Definition of ridge

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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verb

as in to drift

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Recent Examples of ridge

Noun

Gusts of 35 to 50 mph may briefly occur downwind of ridges through late morning. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 The old town of Arcos de la Frontera occupies a dramatic limestone ridge above the Guadalete River, its buildings seemingly piled along the cliff edge. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Verb

On those days, the secluded swim between Playa Chen Rio and Coconuts provides a clear view over the coral ridges 20 to 30 feet below. — New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025 Warm weather in the West Meanwhile, strong ridging developing over the Intermountain West will allow temperatures to rise to 10-15 degrees above average in that area. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ridge

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Of the dozens of vehicles to bear the marque’s famous crest over the decades, none is more beloved than the 911, which hasn’t gone out of production since its introduction in 1964.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
The crests reached from shore to shore in a steady, driving rhythm.

— Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of crest

Verb

The autumn sun is drifting southward and the angle of shadows is shifting.

— Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
His attention drifts towards intimate details – the bare armpit, the small hollow at the base of Rafael’s neck – and the music follows him into this increasingly private, almost obsessive fascination.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of drift

Verb

That number lumps new deadbot platforms in with much more widely used and established grief tech, like online memorials, counseling resources, and estate planning tools.

— Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
Instead of releasing each film’s tally individually, the studio has been considering lumping the returns of all four movies together.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of lump

Verb

Key Takeaways Hot liquids and acidic juices may cause some protein powders to clump or curdle and can affect digestion or nutrient content.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2026
This explains why the isotopes are so well mixed rather than clumped, and also tells us that Bennu's parent probably formed not long after Jupiter did.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026

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