ridging

verb

present participle of ridge
as in drifting

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  1. drifting
  2. banking
  3. clumping
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  • If the object is drifting through the field of view from left to right, place it on the far left to keep it in view for as long as possible.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • And Chiles is the most versatile — capable of drifting between edge rusher and a coverage aide.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of drifting
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  • Anyone who cracks your unlock code can get into nearly every app, from banking to social media and even your email—the keys to the kingdom.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Ariel Atkins cut the deficit to 90-87 after banking in a three-pointer with 22 seconds remaining, but the Mercury made their free throws and pressured the Sparks’ offense.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of banking
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  • Today, the yard is full, teeming with edible plants wrapped around a central open area covered in clumping grass that creates a wave-like texture.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This also removes excess starch, keeping the pasta from clumping together.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
Definition of clumping
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“Ridging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridging. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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