as in crests
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 ridges
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Those persistent ridges of high pressure block out stormy weather and also mean the kind of heat that made March the hottest spring month in Bay Area history.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Set within the rolling dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the seven-and-a-half-mile Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive takes travelers through magnificent woodlands, sandy ridges, and sweeping viewpoints along the shores of Lake Michigan.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Use another pasta with curves or ridges to help trap the sauce.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
This oak is typically found on dry, rocky ridges, including in the mountains.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The ridges look like spiderweb patterns from space and had previously only been observed from orbit, NASA said.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Another Houseplant ashtray with contemporary midcentury-modern appeal, the shape is inspired by a salty snack—who knew ridges could provide such a picturesque holding spot for a cigarette or joint?
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
The area’s tall seaside cliffs and sharp mountain ridges can contribute to turbulent air and quick weather changes that pose hazards for aviation.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
Most nail artists use a clear gel with a thick consistency (Chue opts for the Aprés Builder Top Gelcoat) to create these designs, ranging from simple globs to translucent jelly ridges.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Those persistent ridges of high pressure block out stormy weather and also mean the kind of heat that made March the hottest spring month in Bay Area history.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Set within the rolling dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the seven-and-a-half-mile Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive takes travelers through magnificent woodlands, sandy ridges, and sweeping viewpoints along the shores of Lake Michigan.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Use another pasta with curves or ridges to help trap the sauce.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
This oak is typically found on dry, rocky ridges, including in the mountains.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The ridges look like spiderweb patterns from space and had previously only been observed from orbit, NASA said.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Another Houseplant ashtray with contemporary midcentury-modern appeal, the shape is inspired by a salty snack—who knew ridges could provide such a picturesque holding spot for a cigarette or joint?
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
The area’s tall seaside cliffs and sharp mountain ridges can contribute to turbulent air and quick weather changes that pose hazards for aviation.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridges
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In Nunda, officials continue to call for more volunteers to distribute sandbags to help residents build floodwalls before the river crests.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The highest crests of Shackleton’s rim offer the advantage of near-continuous sunlight, providing a lander or future Moon base a stable source of solar power right next to a crater floor in eternal shadow, where temperatures are cold enough to preserve ancient ice deposits.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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Four minute into the game, Pop Isaacs banks a 3-pointer to put the Aggies ahead 8-4.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
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The group banks its seventh champ total.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Like generations of potential treatments before it, KRSA-028 is designed to break down a protein called amyloid that clumps up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.—
Allison DeAngelis,
STAT,
18 Feb. 2026
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However, sometimes the abnormal IgA (the antibody that clumps up and causes problems) does run in families.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In this haunting and visually inventive documentary, a spectral voice drifts through time and memory to trace the Maidan revolution and the roots of resistance in Ukraine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Every time a breeze passes through, debris drifts down from rafters and corners onto your furniture and floor.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ridges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridges. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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