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.

Examples of thrill ride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unfortunately, its determination to recreate its predecessor’s personal conflicts and revelations, along with its narrative twists and turns, slightly hamstrings what is otherwise an extremely effective thrill ride, especially on the big screen. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

The ride — designed by Universal, manufactured by Intamin — has already changed the look and feel of Universal Studios, giving the park its first major outdoor thrill ride. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Add in Roger’s jovial friend named McKenna, who owns a bar that’s a den of thieves, and various other colorful characters, and this thrill ride is first-rate entertainment. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026

Through the United States’ group stage thrill ride at this World Cup, several Americans have elevated their stock on the back of the team’s thundering start in the first two games and Thursday’s late defeat to Turkey with a rotated squad. — Charlie Davies, New York Times, 27 June 2026

Rhymes for thrill ride

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