thrill ride
noun
: a very exciting ride (such as a roller coaster) at an amusement park
—often used figuratively
The campaign has been a thrill ride from the beginning.
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For first-time players, targeting the best landing spot off the tee is part guesswork, but that’s the thrill ride.
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Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The record-breaking thrill ride, Siren's Curse, opens to the public on Saturday, June 28, at the Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 June 2025
Cask strength whiskey has long been a badge of honor for distillers and a thrill ride for drinkers.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
American Ultra Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart star in this dynamic thrill ride that mixes explosive action with edgy humor.
—Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 10 June 2025
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Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The record-breaking thrill ride, Siren's Curse, opens to the public on Saturday, June 28, at the Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 27 June 2025
Cask strength whiskey has long been a badge of honor for distillers and a thrill ride for drinkers.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
American Ultra Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart star in this dynamic thrill ride that mixes explosive action with edgy humor.
—Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for thrill ride
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“Thrill ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrill%20ride. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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