RIDGING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

ridging

verb

present participle of ridge

as in drifting

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The nor'easter is weakening and drifting on Monday slowly northeast from Long Island, New York, to Massachusetts, into the Gulf of Maine by Tuesday.

— Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Leaders should notice who is drifting to the edges, hold check-ins that go beyond tasks, design meetings so that every voice can be heard and create purposeful opportunities for people to work and reflect together.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of drifting

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To help finance Fernandez-Pardo, Newcastle opted to send Nick Woltemade to Juventus temporarily, banking a loan fee and ensuring much of his wage packet was covered.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Entrepreneurs from banking, AI delivery and telecoms will talk about future opportunities.

— Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

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Keep the package sealed after each use to prevent sheets from clumping or breaking down early.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
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

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