joyridden

Definition of joyriddennext
past participle of joyride

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyridden
Verb
  • Re-tooled with new signings, the defensive inadequacies and erratic finishing that had held the club back during his first campaign were eradicated.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • But Theobald tooled the Zephyrs’ block, pushing the Tigers over the line with a 25-22 set 4 win.
    Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In particular, the great outdoors are beckoning — trails can be hiked, streets can be walked, country roads can be driven.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 May 2026
  • Deloitte estimated a $23 million direct impact to the hospitality industry driven by Airbnb guests, as well as an additional $24 million in indirect financial gains and $23 million in induced gains.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Walls motored easily into third.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Over the Moon motored from Homewood Marina, a docking facility on the lake’s west shore below the ski hill of the same name, cruising south across a then calm lake to picturesque Emerald Bay.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Prominent researchers, such as Jane Manchun Wong, have also recently reported that their accounts were hacked.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
  • Thousands of college students had their final exams rescheduled and their grades delayed when the Canvas platform was hacked earlier this month.
    Tarika Barrett, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • These two great rivals never raced each other again.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
  • After exchanging blows, the youngster raced on to a Djokovic drop shot before exquisitely returning with a faint backhand of his own, leaving his opponent with his hands on his knees in disbelief.
    Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • Although Schwarze ultimately prevailed, the party’s divisions were on display as the endorsement battle dragged on through six ballots.
    Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
  • But as his contentious divorce and custody battle against Jolie dragged on, reports emerged in 2021 that Maddox had testified in the case.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
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“Joyridden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyridden. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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