Synonyms of ridges

ridges 1 of 2

noun

plural of ridge

as in crests

the line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge

pigeons roosting along the ridge of the roof

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crests
• peaks
• spines
• prominences
• divides
• promontories
• backbones
• eminences
• ridgepoles
• rises

ridges

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ridge

as in banks

Related Words

• banks
• clumps
• drifts
• lumps
• masses
• agglutinates
• conglomerates
• piles (up)
• accumulates
• builds up
• stacks (up)
• collects
• accretes
• concentrates
• gathers
• amasses

Dissimilar Words

• dissipates
• disperses
• scatters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ridges

Noun

The tourism website’s Instagram page also shows nearby waterfalls and mountain ridges steeped in fall colors. — Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026

The grass- and tree-covered ridges follow western Iowa’s state line. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026

Winds are expected to be winds gusts of 20 to 30 mph, locally up to 40 for the higher ridges and relative humidity 20 to 30%. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

In fact, elk commonly feed on windswept ridges because the snow is blown away and forage is easier to obtain. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

The team then used the ridges and scarps in regions less affected by the dispersal of debris to estimate the amount of contraction. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Stuffing Flavored Wavy Potato Chips Good & Gather is also pairing its stuffing seasoning with the brand’s classic wavy potato chips (the ridges help trap all the seasoning, of course). — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026

Dropping off the ridges into the canyons was like descending into a furnace. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Rigatoni is our shape of choice for this recipe—its wide opening captures the nubby bits of sausage while its ridges hold onto the light, almost-creamy sauce. — Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026