ride out
phrasal verb
rode out; ridden out; riding out; rides out
: to succeed in surviving or getting through (something dangerous or harmful that cannot be stopped or avoided)
The ship/crew rode out the storm.
We managed to ride out the stock market downturn.
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Wolfe Research says sticking with stocks that are coming off of strong earnings are best suited to ride out tariff headwinds.
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 7 May 2025
All in all, Xi may be better positioned to ride out a downturn than Trump.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
This episode begins with a relatively chill vibe as Dina’s two love interests go riding out into the snowy wilderness, busting each other’s chops.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Buffalo Wild Wings: All month long, spend $15, and Rewards members can redeem a free sandwich in time to ride out Tax Day cravings.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 7 May 2025
All in all, Xi may be better positioned to ride out a downturn than Trump.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
This episode begins with a relatively chill vibe as Dina’s two love interests go riding out into the snowy wilderness, busting each other’s chops.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Buffalo Wild Wings: All month long, spend $15, and Rewards members can redeem a free sandwich in time to ride out Tax Day cravings.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Ride out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20out. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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