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 strength of the polar vortex is vulnerable to the large ridges and troughs that form in lower levels of the atmosphere and influence how the jet stream moves. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Night lasts about two Earth weeks, and at the poles, only a few ridges stay lit for long stretches. — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

That contraction has compressed the planet’s crust, producing enormous cliffs and ridges known as lobate scarps. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

But those ridges are significant for clean air, clean water, wildlife habitat, corridors, all of it. — Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2026

These taper candles are given a striking look thanks to their delicate ridges. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Galls typically have a rough texture to their surface, somewhat tumor-like and with vertical or horizontal ridges. — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Bacteria can hide in these small components, ridges, and grooves. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026

Expect rocky ridges and steep climbs, with mountain refuges along the route for meals and overnight stays. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026