ride a/the wave of

phrase

: to experience a time when many people share a strong feeling or attitude about something at the same time

a time when the mayor was still riding a wave of public approval

Examples of ride a/the wave of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yeah, he gets punched in the face, and A Thousand Blows knows how to ride the wave of that adrenaline to short-lived, but palpable, euphoria. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026

There’s been a fever online as fans speculate on how both actors will ride the wave of surprise superstardom to new projects beyond the rink of Heated Rivalry. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026

The Patriots are hoping to continue their hot streak and maintain their position in the AFC East, while the Jets are looking to ride a wave of momentum into Foxborough, Massachusetts, and pull off an upset win. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025

The retailer opened its first large store in Illinois last year to ride the wave of physical stores’ comeback. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025