ride out

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verb (1)

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.

ride up

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verb (2)

rode up; ridden up; riding out; rides up
of clothing
: to move up the body as one moves
Her skirt rode up when she sat down.

Examples of ride out in a Sentence

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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
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Meanwhile, the Beam website suggests travelers schedule a ride up to 20 minutes in advance. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Once kids ride up front, proper seat belt use and safe sitting habits can help keep them protected. — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 27 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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