ridging

Definition of ridgingnext
present participle of ridge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridging
Verb
  • To convey the spirit of the moment, John Edwards inverted the photograph, turning the reflection into an illusion where the sky above the Buddha becomes a tapestry of floating flowers and drifting plants.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Ice, blowing and drifting snow has created extremely hazardous road conditions.
    Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That was followed by Hughes chasing his own shot that went wide of the net and banking it off the goalie.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The downsizing, according to the American Bankers Association, can be attributed to people’s preference for banking online or through their mobile device.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • That’s also where the classic debate, clumping vs non-clumping litter, shows up.
    Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Alzheon's product is meant to keep plaques from forming in the first place, by preventing amyloid proteins from clumping at all.
    Jon Hamilton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Ridging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridging. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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