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
D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
After giving the calf an allotted head start, a competitor rides to the calf, ropes it and dismounts, lays the calf down and ties three legs together.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
His existence as an unremarkable man is overturned, and as things spiral violently out of control, he is forced to flee and change his life completely in a movie that rides the new wave of French horror.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Once linked, riders can earn one mile for every dollar spent on Standard Priority Pickup and XL rides and two miles for every dollar booked on business profiles.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
She was also described as social, affectionate and fond of car rides.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to the music, train rides will be offered around the park for a nominal fee courtesy of the Poway-Midland Railroad.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
German Fest includes wagon rides, live music, a fish fry, letters to Santa, a children's craft area, an appearance by Santa Claus and a Christmas Market.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Rather than scrap the rides, park officials can opt to dismantle, pack up, ship and reassemble them elsewhere.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Two of the victims Castillo targeted worked as drivers – one worked for a cab service, the other was providing rides on her own.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 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
Verb
The locker room still rides for its coach, and the players’ effort against Wake Forest reflected that.
—D’joumbarey Moreau, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
After giving the calf an allotted head start, a competitor rides to the calf, ropes it and dismounts, lays the calf down and ties three legs together.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
His existence as an unremarkable man is overturned, and as things spiral violently out of control, he is forced to flee and change his life completely in a movie that rides the new wave of French horror.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
While traffic can be intense, weekends are perfect for relaxed rides through quieter streets and parks.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Once linked, riders can earn one mile for every dollar spent on Standard Priority Pickup and XL rides and two miles for every dollar booked on business profiles.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
She was also described as social, affectionate and fond of car rides.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to the music, train rides will be offered around the park for a nominal fee courtesy of the Poway-Midland Railroad.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
German Fest includes wagon rides, live music, a fish fry, letters to Santa, a children's craft area, an appearance by Santa Claus and a Christmas Market.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Rather than scrap the rides, park officials can opt to dismantle, pack up, ship and reassemble them elsewhere.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Two of the victims Castillo targeted worked as drivers – one worked for a cab service, the other was providing rides on her own.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rides
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But Richardson-Sellers teases that much more will be revealed in the back half of the season.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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The trailer then teases how each artist will open up about the vulnerability behind each of their songs and the stories that brought them there.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at approximately $42 for adults (and kids ages 12 and over) and just over $31 for children ages two to 11.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 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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National runner-up Houston also hovers near the top of the odds as well.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The population here hovers around 250, and there’s just one grocery store—but intrepid guests will find themselves in stunning, rugged landscapes with few people around.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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The color of the light depends on the type of gas and the amount of energy released.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This is a kind of tribal affiliation that depends on an adversary.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 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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Bully Ray envisioned a moment where a rival taunts the voiceless Knight.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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What someone jokes about reflects their inner values and unseen workings.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The comedian, who caused a stir in September by announcing her departure from SNL just one month before the show's 51st season, now jokes that leaving felt a lot like getting divorced.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 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 11 Nov. 2025.
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