How to Use ride up in a Sentence
ride up
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Even the lift rides up are fun.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
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The car rides up are stark in their differences.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
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If the band rides up, decrease the band and increase the cup.
—Malana Vantyler march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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Like me, my mom has a long torso, so cropped jackets tend to ride up.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
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The high waistband offers a secure, snug feel that never slips or rides up.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
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Those who would be invited to ride up didn’t know it yet, but on the roof, their next era would begin in earnest.
—Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
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Class 1 and 2 bikes ride up to 20 mph, while Class 3 bikes reach 28 mph.
—Alissa Gary, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Silicone gripping around the waistband ensures this skirt won’t twist or ride up along the way.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
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The foam panels can press awkwardly against the bust, forcing the vest to ride up toward the chin when arms are raised.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
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At one point, her dress rides up and the very distinctive red-poppy tattoo is visible.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
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Even the tram ride up to The Getty is an experience.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
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Just as the sky-high slit on Zendaya’s dress started to ride up, Holland swooped in to save the day.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026
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Reviewers confirm that the heavier-weight fabric holds its shape well and doesn’t ride up, either.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
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The vessel uses its weight and reinforced steel hull to ride up on the ice, then crush it below and break apart the thick, frozen slabs.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Denim can be hard to wear in the heat of the summer, especially skinny jeans that tend to cling and ride up in all the wrong places.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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Lee also mentions that her queen-size mattress is pretty high, around 15 inches, and the sheets don’t ride up or bunch on the sides.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
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These shorts come in different designs, from high-waist options to those that include longer inseams to ensure the shorts don’t ride up or fall down when in use.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
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If time permits, wander the cobblestone streets or take a stroll along the nearby Greenway before the hours-long ride up north.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
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For the more mellow, there are chairlift rides up and down for scenic views, hiking, a mini mining experience and even a mini golf course.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
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The first stop of the night for most is the Governors Ball, just a few escalator rides up from the Dolby.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Art is the highlight, but there’s no arguing that the museum's privileged perch—and the fun tram ride up to it—is a compelling reason to visit.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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Fifteen, 20, 30 feet down, a crate of dead fish hung in the water five miles off of Jupiter’s coastline, and the sharks rode up and down with it.
—Kate Waxman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026
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Then, as federal agents wrestled him into submission, Pretti’s coat rode up and his holstered gun came into view.
—The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
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Gray took a seat near the front and dozed off almost immediately, despite the short, bumpy ride up the hill to the UC pharmacy.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
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This style hits right above the knee for a comfortable flare fit that doesn’t ride up, while the V-neck and decorative buttons add a flattering and timeless touch that’ll never go out of style.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Venice Immersive programme takes place on the island of Lazzaretto Vecchio, a short boat ride up from the Lido.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 July 2026
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It’s known as the City of Seven Mountains, and Macs recommended a funicular ride up the closest one, Fløyen.
—Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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UnderEase Mid-rise Thong Underwear 5-pack Silky-soft underwear that won’t ride up or trap sweat after an intense workout?
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
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Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was live-streaming when a gunman rode up on a motorcycle and fatally shot him, according to reports.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
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In addition to alleviating traffic and parking, the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner offers a comfortable, scenic ride up and down the coast.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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