Synonyms of rides

rides 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ride

1

as in teases

to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults

that supervisor is always riding everyone for every little thing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• teases
• taunts
• mocks
• bothers
• baits
• ridicules
• tortures
• annoys
• picks on
• needles
• hassles
• heckles
• hazes
• plagues
• tries
• troubles
• tests
• makes game of
• burns (up)
• bullies
• gets
• irritates
• hacks (off)
• gnaws (at)
• derides
• dogs
• pesters
• gripes
• nags
• gibes
• spites
• jeers
• ruffles
• torments
• bugs
• beleaguers
• itches
• grates
• harasses
• goads
• nettles
• puts out
• chafes
• rasps
• hounds
• frosts
• aggrieves
• riles
• persecutes
• disturbs
• irks
• galls
• aggravates
• peeves
• badgers
• terrorizes
• frets
• discomforts
• bedevils
• browbeats
• perturbs
• exasperates
• piques
• vexes
• agitates
• hagrides
• narks
• hectors
• harries

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kids
• teases
• jokes
• ribs
• roasts
• razzes
• rallies
• jives
• joshes
• chaffs
• takes the mickey out of
• goofs on
• banters
• strings along
• quips
• fools
• funs
• wisecracks
• jests
• jollies
• gags
• japes
• yuks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hovers
• floats
• sails
• swims
• glides
• drifts
• hangs
• wafts
• bobs
• dangles
• poises
• suspends
• buoys
• rafts
• balloons

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• settles
• sinks
• dives
• plunges
• dips
• lunges
• submerges
• immerses
• submerses

4

as in depends

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to)

our plan for the party rides on whether he can come

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depends
• hangs
• turns
• hinges
• stays
• rests
• bases
• grounds
• establishes
• founds

rides

2 of 2

noun

plural of ride

as in transportations

a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another

an organization that provides rides for senior citizens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transportations
• drives
• lifts
• transports
• spins
• conveyances
• turns
• joyrides
• transits
• passages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rides

Verb

Canadian equestrian Ian Millar rides into Olympic history by competing in his 10th games — the most of any athlete. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

More expensive oil also puts upward pressure on prices for virtually every product that rides on a ship, plane or truck before getting to a customer. — Stan Choe, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026

The cowboy thanks the bartender and rides off into the sunset. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Each of Ram’s Rumble Bee models rides on a unique frame with a wheelbase that’s shortened 13 inches compared to the traditional crew cab. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 July 2026

The video ends as the boat rides over the swell generated by the collapse, giving viewers a front-row look at one of Greenland’s most awe-inspiring natural phenomena. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Allison Scott’s son William, who will start 10th grade at Horizon High School in August, rides an e-bike to school every morning. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Pogacar, who rides for team UAE Team Emirates-XRG, dominated the race nearly from the start, taking the yellow jersey in the sixth stage and holding it for the final 15. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026

But among its biggest draws is, of course, a fair staple; the carnival rides. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Noun

The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad has several different rides on offer, including seasonal rides like the Holiday Magic train and the Halloween Limited train. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Highlights include an apple pie contest, junior baking contest, rides, music and animals. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

As Ford Field Park is being set up with fun rides, Dearborn residents are split over the new curfew rule. — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Camp Timber Trail will also be the home of Little Dipper and Logger’s Run, both classic rides of the park that largely meld with the area’s theming, the release said. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Driving enthusiasts are in for a treat here–three of the great Alpine passes, the Gotthard, Furka, and Oberalp, lead the scenic rides toward three different cantons, while the evenings bring a variety of activities nearby. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Participants can move from SoulCycle rides and hot yoga sessions to strength training, red light therapy, peptide consultations, and recovery experiences—all while supporting scientific research for curing cancer through The Beljanski Foundation. — Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Once completed, 70% of all subway rides will start or end at an accessible station. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

As daylight faded, visitors explored inside the grand hall and wandered the gardens before the night ended with hot air balloon rides and fireworks over the property. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026