RIDING Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

riding

verb

Definition of riding

present participle of ride

as in teasing

to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults that supervisor is always riding everyone for every little thing

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as in kidding

to make fun of in a good-natured way his wife couldn't resist riding him for forgetting his own birthday

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as in hovering

to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air a condor riding high in the sky

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as in depending

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) our plan for the party rides on whether he can come

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Recent Examples of riding There’s a lot riding on SpaceX’s next Starship launch, both physically and conceptually, as the company prepares the giant rocket for its most consequential test flight to date. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026 Social media influencer Yoatzi Castro was celebrating a friend’s birthday at Disneyland, snacking on churros and riding Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, when the celebratory mood turned sour. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Executives are now riding on creativity to propel the Aeffe labels, with Moschino being by far the biggest brand on its roster. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 The death of a 13-year-old Lake Nona boy who was struck by a car while riding an e-scooter on Mother’s Day drew increased attention to e-bike and e-scooter safety. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 In the image, Sawa is behind the wheel of a car with Natalie riding beside him. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 The shooting happened Saturday night in northwest Harris County, where Zah'Layah was riding in a vehicle with her mother, Monica Hicks, and her four siblings when someone opened fire on the family's vehicle, the sheriff's office said. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The issue has become particularly pronounced in London, where last year authorities launched an etiquette campaign to urge passengers to use headphones while riding the tube. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 The Debut Having just premiered in Telluride days earlier, Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film was riding a huge wave of buzz for Julianne Moore’s lead performance, but opinions on the movie itself were harder to nail down. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for riding

Verb

Social media and YouTube posts cryptically teasing that date popped up this week.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Robert Pattinson is teasing the differences between 2022’s The Batman and the upcoming 2027 sequel.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of teasing

Verb

But Guthrie wasn’t kidding, slipping into a yellow gingham dress before joining her co-hosts on the Today Show Plaza to greet visitors.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 22 June 2026

Definition of kidding

Verb

With the 10-year treasury yield hovering around 5% and bond prices falling, investors who bought bond mutual funds or ETFs when yields were lower may be sitting on unrealized losses within their portfolio.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Yes, the Whitney will have a gigantic 32-foot-by-25 1⁄2-foot Lichtenstein–by–Da Corte hovering over the Meatpacking District.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of hovering

Verb

If the leak becomes more pronounced, repair costs can vary significantly depending on which portion of the oil pan is involved.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Most cuts will thaw within one to three hours, depending on their size.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of depending

Verb

After jawing with Oregon players, the junior linebacker was seen taunting the Oregon sideline and celebrating on his way back to USC’s side of the field.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Afroman went on to publish songs and music videos taunting the deputies, including one called Lemon Pound Cake that mocked the portly deputy for his apparent interest in the cake.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of taunting

Verb

Brunson began his monologue by joking that his time winning the 2026 NBA championship this year with the New York Knicks may mirror his hosting stint.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2026
Country star Russell Dickerson and his wife, Kailey, even leave their boys with grandma for warehouse dates, with Kailey joking that any kid-free excursion – especially a Costco run – feels romantic.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of joking

Verb

More cruise ships like Oceania Marina and Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot are sailing to remote destinations like Sisimiut, Narsaq, and Disko Island.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Mandel took the sentiment a step further, comparing Cowell’s absence to sailing without the person normally steering the ship.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of sailing

Verb

Five times in the last two months, the president has sneered at and insulted female reporters, mocking their appearance or dismissing their credentials.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
In 2020, then-ESPN commentator Mark Jones shared posts mocking 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa after Bosa suffered a serious knee injury.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026