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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Even as Leo expects to ride out the storm, violence is already hanging in the air like humidity. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 The difference, less than $1, is your reward for riding out the stock market’s swings. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026 Tourist Dave Reed rode out the storm with family and friends who were visiting for a wedding. — CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 Financial advisors and investment strategists say there are plenty of options for investors to ride out bond market uncertainty rather than rush into potentially bad decisions. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 2 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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