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noun

ˈrij How to pronounce ridge (audio)
Definition of ridgenext
as in crest
the line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge pigeons roosting along the ridge of the roof

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verb

as in to drift

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Recent Examples of ridge
Noun
But Hodges notes that roach droppings have distinct, tiny ridges, while mouse droppings are smoother with pointed ends. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026 Expect this trend to be potentially greatly amplified along mountain peaks and ridges, even for portions of Southern California. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
On those days, the secluded swim between Playa Chen Rio and Coconuts provides a clear view over the coral ridges 20 to 30 feet below. — New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025 Warm weather in the West Meanwhile, strong ridging developing over the Intermountain West will allow temperatures to rise to 10-15 degrees above average in that area. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ridge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridge
  1. crest
  2. drift
  3. bank
  4. lump
  5. clump
Noun
  • Shortly after the event, a short video was posted to the company’s social media channels that offered quick flashes of a mysterious vehicle bearing the brand’s famous crest.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Olympic emblem is the crest of a pink cockatoo, an Australian bird, with the color stylized to resemble an Olympic and Paralympic flame, and a shape to resemble the host state of Queensland.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • But like many figures in Silicon Valley, his politics appeared to drift to the right during Biden’s presidency.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Stewart complained about the chain’s merchandising and quality control, and Kmart was drifting toward financial trouble.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of drift
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  • First, the technology companies banking their futures on AI are also keen on a revival of nuclear power to provide the electricity for all those data centers.
    — Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Groups combine each skill set and target the weakest financial institution from a security perspective, hunting victims that already bank there.
    — Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bank
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  • My last book was about a beach town, so I got lumped in with the beach read group.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • As former chair of the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs, Villavicencio helped pass legislation to disaggregate public health data for diverse AAPI groups that were otherwise lumped into a few major categories.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of lump
Verb
  • Key Takeaways Hot liquids and acidic juices may cause some protein powders to clump or curdle and can affect digestion or nutrient content.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This explains why the isotopes are so well mixed rather than clumped, and also tells us that Bennu's parent probably formed not long after Jupiter did.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of clump

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