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as in to tease
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
that supervisor is always riding everyone for every little thing
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as in to hover
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
a condor riding high in the sky
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as in transportation
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another
an organization that provides rides for senior citizens
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Recent Examples of ride
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Lastly, on Thursday Polis vetoed House Bill 1286, which would have required that human drivers ride in autonomous commercial vehicles.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
For dads who enjoy leisurely rides, local exploration, and timeless design, the Ranger delivers a combination of style and range that is difficult to find at its price point.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Verb
Someone in the Avalanche starting shooting into the Chevrolet Silverado that Rocha was riding in, and the 17-year-old was struck in the head.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Lastly, on Thursday Polis vetoed House Bill 1286, which would have required that human drivers ride in autonomous commercial vehicles.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Noun
Sania Ebert said that her ride took her around the entire venue, even though the rideshare area is north of the main entrance.
—Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
For dads who enjoy leisurely rides, local exploration, and timeless design, the Ranger delivers a combination of style and range that is difficult to find at its price point.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ride
Verb
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In a new interview with People, Cipriano teased what viewers can expect of the Logan and Grace storyline.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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The Beats brand is no stranger to using high-profile sports stars to tease new releases.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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And even while kidding, Kupp couldn’t help but say out loud what many Rams followers are thinking.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Chip stocks, however, stumbled; bitcoin is hovering at its weakest since the war began, private credit is throwing off sparks again — and a flesh-eating parasite has turned up in Texas.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The first experiment featured an artificial flower placed above a pit in the floor so that there was insufficient space for a bee to hover to reach the flower.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Democrats asked whether that includes federal court orders, and Mullin responded that depends on whether a higher court overturns a ruling.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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There are several family villas, although depending on their age, a cot can be brought to your room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Some of the latest decarbonization efforts include installation of Beam solar and battery charging at La Colonia Community Park, bike education classes with the San Diego Bike Coalition, and an older adult transportation pilot program scheduled to launch in June.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Following his July 2025 conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, Combs is serving a 50-month sentence at New Jersey’s FCI Fort Dix and is expected to be released in April 2028.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
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Historians say the original Liberty Pole was erected as British forces withdrew from New York following their defeat in the Revolutionary War, a symbolic act meant to assert American independence and taunt departing troops.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Afroman published songs and music videos taunting the deputies.—
Andrew Graham
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Kimmel joked on his June 2 show, referring to the wave of artists dropping out of the Great American State Fair.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Now, there is hard, physical proof of our years of collaboration—not a third child, as some have joked, but not not some kind of offspring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Historic showdown for New Mexico governor Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland sailed to the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor, setting up what could be a history-making election this fall.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Want to charter Qualia’s 75-foot yacht or sail one of the complimentary Hobie catamarans?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ride. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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