rid·ing
1
: used for or when riding
a riding horse
riding boots
2
: operated by a rider
a riding mower
1
: one of the three administrative jurisdictions into which Yorkshire, England, was formerly divided
2
: an administrative jurisdiction or electoral district in a British dominion (such as Canada)
Examples of riding in a Sentence
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Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Mattress rides down the large entrance staircase were common as was fire twirling, juggling and unicycle riding.
—Holly Yeo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
According to curator Paul Johnston, the display keys in on three facets of Pirsig’s life: writing, riding and sailing.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
Leading jockey’s riding at Gulfstream who will ride in the Fountain of Youth include Luis Saez (Dornoch), Jose Ortiz (Locked), Irad Ortiz, Jr. (Speak Easy), John Velazquez (Victory Avenue) and Tyler Gaffalione (Real Mach0).
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The original wooden pieces bring a bit of the outside — which boasts a 12-mile riding trail around the neighborhood — into the otherwise mostly contemporary home.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 29 Feb. 2024
There's more riding on today's moon landing than just a spot in history.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024
Elsewhere on the land are chicken coops, a drip irrigation system, raised bed-garden, glass greenhouse and horse corrals, along with riding and hiking trails leading to the Charmlee Wildnerness Park.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
Arizona Bike Week in Scottsdale Arizona Bike Week is a celebration of motorcycles and music with two stages featuring live music all day and all of the night, plus vendors, stunt shows, bull riding, contests and demos.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
Noun
This particularly intensive audio system, with perfect sound and optimum performance, supports the allusion of a riding on-air floating feeling inside this ultra luxury SUV.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
Mattress rides down the large entrance staircase were common as was fire twirling, juggling and unicycle riding.
—Holly Yeo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
According to curator Paul Johnston, the display keys in on three facets of Pirsig’s life: writing, riding and sailing.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
Leading jockey’s riding at Gulfstream who will ride in the Fountain of Youth include Luis Saez (Dornoch), Jose Ortiz (Locked), Irad Ortiz, Jr. (Speak Easy), John Velazquez (Victory Avenue) and Tyler Gaffalione (Real Mach0).
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The original wooden pieces bring a bit of the outside — which boasts a 12-mile riding trail around the neighborhood — into the otherwise mostly contemporary home.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 29 Feb. 2024
There's more riding on today's moon landing than just a spot in history.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024
Elsewhere on the land are chicken coops, a drip irrigation system, raised bed-garden, glass greenhouse and horse corrals, along with riding and hiking trails leading to the Charmlee Wildnerness Park.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
Arizona Bike Week in Scottsdale Arizona Bike Week is a celebration of motorcycles and music with two stages featuring live music all day and all of the night, plus vendors, stunt shows, bull riding, contests and demos.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riding. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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