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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He’s crafted a propulsive, simultaneously terrifying and hilarious thrill ride that showcases both his cinematic chops and perverse sense of humor. Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 Six Flags announced that coming in 2027 to its Valencia park will be Thrill Glider, a first of its kind thrill ride designed by coaster manufacturer Vekoma exclusively for Magic Mountain. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 This a symbol of how a 40-year economic thrill ride created numerous fortunes but left too many financially suffocated by the cost of the California lifestyle. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2026 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure debuted in 2024 — but the mountain that contains the log flume thrill ride has been around for decades longer. Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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