1
as in teases
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
that supervisor is always riding everyone for every little thing
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2
as in kids
to make fun of in a good-natured way
his wife couldn't resist riding him for forgetting his own birthday
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3
as in hovers
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 transportations
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 rides
The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
If a Muslim tenant organizer who rides the subway and speaks openly about Palestinian human rights can be the mayor of New York, then the political story America has told itself since 9/11—about who belongs and who must prove belonging—begins to shift.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Johnny rides his patrol Harley and his horse, but his father mainly worries about the world.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
But for now, as long as Microsoft rides the AI wave, so does its CEO’s pay.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Awe rides along within the fascinations of physics.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
During the inaugural rodeo held from May 29-31, Captain Hart faces his own inner storm while his son Ryan rides on horseback toward him.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
The investment, which is in a venture capital range — under $5 million — comes as Chavarria rides a wave of momentum that includes receiving the WWD Honors Men’s Designer of the Year award later this month and his increasingly prominent Paris Fashion Week presentations.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Haynes added that residents can receive free Sacramento Regional Transit rides to travel to a warming center.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The Wilmington & Western Railroad has reopened after months of restoration, offering scenic rides through Red Clay Valley.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the statewide agency responsible for inspecting amusement rides in the state.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The two companies currently work together to provide Waymo rides on the Uber app in Austin, Atlanta and Phoenix, but Waymo offers its own service in major urban markets like San Francisco and Los Angeles.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The assortment of high-end rides includes a rare Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and a Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Hot air balloon rides - While these sorts of accidents are rare, most policies exclude this type of activity.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The shakeup, along with bad weather, plummeting attendance, broken rides, and a rise in competition have added to the company’s struggles amid shares falling more than 45 percent in 2025.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Tickets to the activity area include access to wagon rides, corn maze, farm arcade, tractor playground, animals, Putt-Putt and more.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Lastly, use a 5- or 10-round magazine so that the rifle rides the shooting rest better.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
If a Muslim tenant organizer who rides the subway and speaks openly about Palestinian human rights can be the mayor of New York, then the political story America has told itself since 9/11—about who belongs and who must prove belonging—begins to shift.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Johnny rides his patrol Harley and his horse, but his father mainly worries about the world.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
But for now, as long as Microsoft rides the AI wave, so does its CEO’s pay.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Awe rides along within the fascinations of physics.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
During the inaugural rodeo held from May 29-31, Captain Hart faces his own inner storm while his son Ryan rides on horseback toward him.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
The investment, which is in a venture capital range — under $5 million — comes as Chavarria rides a wave of momentum that includes receiving the WWD Honors Men’s Designer of the Year award later this month and his increasingly prominent Paris Fashion Week presentations.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Haynes added that residents can receive free Sacramento Regional Transit rides to travel to a warming center.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Surf Ranch near Fresno has the holy grail of wave technology, offering 45-second rides and a barrel section – but a trip there is costly, catering to private groups that can pay tens of thousands of dollars.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The Wilmington & Western Railroad has reopened after months of restoration, offering scenic rides through Red Clay Valley.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the statewide agency responsible for inspecting amusement rides in the state.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The two companies currently work together to provide Waymo rides on the Uber app in Austin, Atlanta and Phoenix, but Waymo offers its own service in major urban markets like San Francisco and Los Angeles.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The assortment of high-end rides includes a rare Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and a Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Hot air balloon rides - While these sorts of accidents are rare, most policies exclude this type of activity.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The shakeup, along with bad weather, plummeting attendance, broken rides, and a rise in competition have added to the company’s struggles amid shares falling more than 45 percent in 2025.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
Tickets to the activity area include access to wagon rides, corn maze, farm arcade, tractor playground, animals, Putt-Putt and more.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rides
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And, as the announcement teases with a lengthy pause, Jessica Lange is making her return to the series, after last being seen briefly in 2018's Apocalypse season.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The show’s logline teases an ambitious group of friends navigating life and love in Los Angeles.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now, Wilson is showing off his brand's latest back-to-school collection as part of Macy's x Rookie kids fashion show, and his three eldest kids walked the runway.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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There’s also never really a good explanation for why the population of campers has dwindled, beyond Charlie Brown telling Sally that kids her age just want to watch TV instead of heading outdoors for fun.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Out back, there’s a covered engawa, a traditional Japanese porch that hovers slightly off the ground.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Europe’s central bank is expected to hold rates steady in October as inflation hovers around its 2% target.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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This depends on the need for humanitarian or emergency relief.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The definition of other pay depends on the type of employee and the source of those funds varies.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Arizona, our driving laws are influenced by factors like busy freeways in metro Phoenix, monsoon season flooding, outdated transportations modes and distracted driving laws.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Garraty is forced to slap himself across the face to stay awake as Barkovitch taunts him.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the present day, Ellen watches as MacKinny taunts Colum in front of a crowd of onlookers and rushes to stand by his side.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Everyone jokes about Shannon and her Spanx, which is really missing a Kerastase Thermatique trick here by not endorsing Shannon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jesse jokes, blithely unaware, before shooting out of bed after locking eyes with the chimp.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The soft, breathable cotton blend fabric floats away from the body and can be worn both over a shirt and under a jacket.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Whereas therapy looks backward to heal, and self-help often floats in abstraction, Space of mind looks forward, quantifying how identity, beliefs, and emotions evolve over time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Rides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rides. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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