ride out

verb

rode out; ridden out; riding out; rides out
Synonyms of ride outnext
: 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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Be sure to rent a bike in town and ride out to North Light, one of the island’s historic lighthouses. Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 By riding out the criticism until past the effective deadline to withdraw from the race, Miller remains on the ballot in November. Max Rivera, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 This, though, buys Infantino time to ride out the storm, regroup and rebuild. Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 The pair rode out a few more massive waves before a second lifeguard was able to help get them both back to shore, Williams said in a statement after the rescue. ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ride out

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“Ride out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20out. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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