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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Recent Examples of ridge
Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2024
The atmospheric setup here is fairly complex, with the region just on the edge of high pressure ridging that will help keep skies clear.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2024
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Each piece comes with a lid that snaps over an outer ridge to create an airtight seal.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The rocks formed during the Archean and persisted until they were squeezed out along the ocean ridges more than 2.5 billion years later.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2024
The atmospheric setup here is fairly complex, with the region just on the edge of high pressure ridging that will help keep skies clear.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 5 Apr. 2024
Verb
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025
Each piece comes with a lid that snaps over an outer ridge to create an airtight seal.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridge
Noun
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Slytherin doughnut: Original glazed doughnut topped with chocolate and green buttercream, chocolate sugar cookies and the Slytherin crest.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The river is set to crest around 16.6 feet, which would exceed the record crest set just last August.—
Jade Walker 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In some time, the faint scent of elephants drifted through the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And that’s exactly what New Heights – hosted by Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce with his brother, Jason – was banking on when the idea to have Taylor announce her new album on the show was hatched.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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While some of the companies are pushing for advancements in cyborg technology, others have banked on the rise of synths, or synthetic humans.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As Mousavi noted, some previous studies have lumped all types of potatoes together for their effects on type 2 diabetes.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Or will he get lumped in with Arthur Burns, abettor of the ‘70’s inflation debacle, and be denied Hall of Fame entry.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This combination might slow digestion, and the dry chia may clump together in your stomach, causing a heavy or bloated feeling.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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It’s designed to lift, define, and dramatically lengthen without ever clumping or weighing lashes down.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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“Ridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridge. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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