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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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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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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
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
In true cowboy fashion, the trio rides their horses over to the party.
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Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Balto rides a live call, feeding a rep real-time info to help support the customer or close the deal, auto-scoring the conversation afterward to identify room for improvement.
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Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But his parents say his legacy now rides with every investigation that follows.
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Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
And Latino culture rides low and trumpets loud through the Mission, known for its namesake meaty burritos.
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The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2026
The 29-year-old Vollering, who rides for FDJ United-Suez, ended the nine-stage Giro 30 seconds ahead of Antonia Niedermaier in the overall standings.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
Mitchell rides heater to history Mitchell got off to a slow start Thursday, missing 4 of 6 first-quarter shots.
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James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Pruniaux rides in the passenger seat next to Mancuso’s wife, Kate.
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Jayson Buford,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Find discounts on Apple AirPods noise-canceling headphones ideal for long, peaceful plane rides.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Horse carriage rides paused In the aftermath of the crash that killed Mahajan, horse carriage drivers decided to pause their operations until Tuesday.
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Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Every day, millions of rides happen on the Lyft platform.
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David Risher,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
There are scenic chairlift rides, an auto toll road to the top of Vermont’s highest peak, a fantastic recreation trail, hiking right out the door, and an awesome town with every activity imaginable, all kinds of great food and eclectic shopping.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Riptide Ride gives rides on jet boats that zip around the island's perimeter.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
The bike is equally suited to solo rides, weekend outings, and casual adventures with friends or family.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Some of the women said the male operators assaulted them after soliciting them for jet ski rides from small islands just east of Paradise Island, downtown Nassau, and Paradise Island beaches, according to the security alert.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
Daemon, who has the most experience in battle, rides Caraxes.
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Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
In true cowboy fashion, the trio rides their horses over to the party.
—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Balto rides a live call, feeding a rep real-time info to help support the customer or close the deal, auto-scoring the conversation afterward to identify room for improvement.
—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
But his parents say his legacy now rides with every investigation that follows.
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Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
And Latino culture rides low and trumpets loud through the Mission, known for its namesake meaty burritos.
—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2026
The 29-year-old Vollering, who rides for FDJ United-Suez, ended the nine-stage Giro 30 seconds ahead of Antonia Niedermaier in the overall standings.
—
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Mitchell rides heater to history Mitchell got off to a slow start Thursday, missing 4 of 6 first-quarter shots.
—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Pruniaux rides in the passenger seat next to Mancuso’s wife, Kate.
—
Jayson Buford,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
Noun
The breathable, airy fabric is comfortable enough to curl up in on long flights and car rides alike, thanks to four-way stretch and a silky-soft feel that has hundreds of shoppers stocking up in multiple colors.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Find discounts on Apple AirPods noise-canceling headphones ideal for long, peaceful plane rides.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Horse carriage rides paused In the aftermath of the crash that killed Mahajan, horse carriage drivers decided to pause their operations until Tuesday.
—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Every day, millions of rides happen on the Lyft platform.
—
David Risher,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
There are scenic chairlift rides, an auto toll road to the top of Vermont’s highest peak, a fantastic recreation trail, hiking right out the door, and an awesome town with every activity imaginable, all kinds of great food and eclectic shopping.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Riptide Ride gives rides on jet boats that zip around the island's perimeter.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
The bike is equally suited to solo rides, weekend outings, and casual adventures with friends or family.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Some of the women said the male operators assaulted them after soliciting them for jet ski rides from small islands just east of Paradise Island, downtown Nassau, and Paradise Island beaches, according to the security alert.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rides
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The Grammy winner also teases that new music is on the way.
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The clip, which starts from Scooby's view, teases something absolutely vicious.
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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.
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Comeback kids these 2026 Boston Red Sox are not.
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The population hovers at just over 200.
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Building on a recurring motif of witches, Woods has Emily and Sylvia lift off during a thunderstorm, soaring above the city skyline in a sequence that hovers between dream and fantasy.
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From there, the workup depends on what a doctor finds.
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The results showed that under specific conditions, the generation of free electric charges in the active layer of the solar cell depends heavily on the electric field in the organic semiconductor material.
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Sacramento International Airport transportations security officers received some pay Monday — their first paycheck in over a month — as the partial government shutdown continues.
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Mayoral press conferences and news releases began to include a running tally of involuntary transportations—an acknowledgment, perhaps, of some outer limit to the power of asking nicely from a screen.
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In the final episode of the season, Max taunts Pip on her way to Stanley’s funeral as his companion, a young blonde, laughs and drinks wine.
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Newsom taunts Trump with multiple jabs as Florida redistricting fight ramps up.
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In It Was an Accident, Walter jokes about her dating life, her kids and the current political climate all while incorporating the crowd in her standup.
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Brittany Bell jokes that doctorate dissertation is 'coincidental' Bell, who also has a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and a master's degree from Pepperdine University, spoke about her doctoral dissertation in the February 2025 interview.
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People hold their phones up to improve their views of the parade floats on Maiden Lane and Broadway.
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As if value just floats in thin air and evil aldermen are firing bazookas in its saintly direction.
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“Rides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rides. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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