ridged

Definition of ridgednext
past tense of ridge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridged
Verb
  • Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Orlando Magic a 104-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The reps banked by young players matter.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In past years, the Utah bison that drifted into Colorado near Rangely were typically shot after crossing state lines.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Extra caution is also advised around ridgelines, gullies, and terrain features, where wind-drifted, stiffer slabs of snow tend to form.
    Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The tree branches are pretty clumped together, versus having lots of individual limbs to bend.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Grant’s eyelashes were noticeably accentuated and clumped together on the top and bottom using mascara only.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Ridged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridged. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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