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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
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
An airport offers, if not exactly an equitable experience (there are Clear lines, lounge archipelagos), then at least a perceptible simulacrum of equality, in that everyone rides the same people movers past the same Cinnabons.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Underneath, the vehicle rides on a chassis designed to balance comfort and control.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The colorful music video was filmed in Xochimilco — an iconic district on the outskirts of Mexico City known for its boat rides aboard vessels known as trajineras.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the women organizing those meetups is Robyn Stunts, a motorcyclist who rides a 636cc Kawasaki Ninja.
—Brenda Miranda, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
This out-of-time Laotian city has ancient temples, colorful markets, and Mekong River boat rides, but is free of the frantic hustle of so many other regional urban centers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
William rides to the camp where Benjamin died in custody, and it is confirmed by the captain that there was an outbreak of jail fever.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
The Espresso Proteini rides the ongoing protein hype, as more food chains and brands add protein-centric items to their menus.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
On the weekends, there are pony rides outside the Cinema dei Piccoli, but the real highlight is the San Carlino theater on Viale dei Bambini—which literally translates to 'Kids' Street'—where there’s an ever-changing roster of Italian puppet shows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Her team of 65 drivers provides rides for about 1,500 clients across Delaware and Chester counties.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The zoo is part of Hersheypark, an about 121-acre family amusement park that features over 70 rides and attractions, and a water park.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Images of the 70-year-old politician waving bubble wands and waiting in line for rides at the park received swift backlash, including from Republicans.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
People of all ages are using them for delivery work, commutes or just for fun, and older adults use them to keep up with their kids or their friends on group rides.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The options to get out in nature are endless, from boat trips to see the puffin colony on neighboring Isle of Canna to e-bike rides around the hilly peninsula to fishing excursions for brown trout and salmon.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
There will be u-pick strawberries and lavendar and ranunculus fields along with bounce houses, tractor rides, food trucks and live music.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
A lot then rides on the international haul, which right now is a little less than half of its overall total.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
An airport offers, if not exactly an equitable experience (there are Clear lines, lounge archipelagos), then at least a perceptible simulacrum of equality, in that everyone rides the same people movers past the same Cinnabons.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Underneath, the vehicle rides on a chassis designed to balance comfort and control.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The colorful music video was filmed in Xochimilco — an iconic district on the outskirts of Mexico City known for its boat rides aboard vessels known as trajineras.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the women organizing those meetups is Robyn Stunts, a motorcyclist who rides a 636cc Kawasaki Ninja.
—Brenda Miranda, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
This out-of-time Laotian city has ancient temples, colorful markets, and Mekong River boat rides, but is free of the frantic hustle of so many other regional urban centers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
William rides to the camp where Benjamin died in custody, and it is confirmed by the captain that there was an outbreak of jail fever.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
The Espresso Proteini rides the ongoing protein hype, as more food chains and brands add protein-centric items to their menus.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
The ambassadors, who are tasked with maintaining a calm travel environment on trains, are expected to start monitoring rides in July.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
On the weekends, there are pony rides outside the Cinema dei Piccoli, but the real highlight is the San Carlino theater on Viale dei Bambini—which literally translates to 'Kids' Street'—where there’s an ever-changing roster of Italian puppet shows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Her team of 65 drivers provides rides for about 1,500 clients across Delaware and Chester counties.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The zoo is part of Hersheypark, an about 121-acre family amusement park that features over 70 rides and attractions, and a water park.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Images of the 70-year-old politician waving bubble wands and waiting in line for rides at the park received swift backlash, including from Republicans.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
People of all ages are using them for delivery work, commutes or just for fun, and older adults use them to keep up with their kids or their friends on group rides.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
The options to get out in nature are endless, from boat trips to see the puffin colony on neighboring Isle of Canna to e-bike rides around the hilly peninsula to fishing excursions for brown trout and salmon.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
There will be u-pick strawberries and lavendar and ranunculus fields along with bounce houses, tractor rides, food trucks and live music.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rides
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Gillespie teases another scene in the film involving Corenswet's character and the arrival of Supergirl on Earth.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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The trailer then shows Hagrid explaining the Wizarding World to Harry and teases some information about his deceased parents.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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As previously mentioned, Meevee targets a preschool audience — specifically kids two to six — pretty much the only ages parents can (and should) be in sole control of their children’s screen time anyway.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ziegler most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandise manager at Saks Global overseeing multiple women’s and kids categories for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The average for 3-point shooting, pro and college, hovers around 35%.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The specter of October 7, 2023, hovers over the movie, as does the aftermath that’s left thousands more dead.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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The survival of African biennials depends on strategic reinvention.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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That depends on how far the Hornets go this postseason and what president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson has as his vision for the team’s starting power forward moving, well, forward beyond the 2026-27 campaign.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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So much for Anthropic's Super Bowl taunts.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a 30-second clip, Adams is seen leaving a jet bridge while a woman who is walking ahead of him seemingly taunts Adams.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The comedian jokes to laughter and applause before asking if anyone in the room is a lawyer.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bridges jokes that her staff are more nervous about a drop-by visit from her than from state inspectors.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Their son, John, likes watching the games and their daughter, Kyla, likes the root beer floats on the weekends.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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On the 16, a slender crescent moon appears to the lower right of Jupiter, while directly below the moon floats a third bright planet, Mercury.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Rides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rides. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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