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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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2
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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3
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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Recent Examples of riding
Then, peruse the sustainably made surfboards at Grain Surfboards—perfect for riding the waves at Long Sands Beach.
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Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
One-hundred-twenty years ago, the Mitchell Hotel opened along 10th Street, serving passengers riding the Oregon Short Line Railroad through downtown Boise.
—Mark Dee
may 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2026
Nvidia is set to report earnings next week, and there's a lot riding on the report.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The Sportster name itself dates back to 1957 and has appeared in various forms ever since, so the new model will have a lot riding on its shoulders.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
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Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
One-hundred-twenty years ago, the Mitchell Hotel opened along 10th Street, serving passengers riding the Oregon Short Line Railroad through downtown Boise.
—Mark Dee
may 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2026
Nvidia is set to report earnings next week, and there's a lot riding on the report.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 May 2026
The Sportster name itself dates back to 1957 and has appeared in various forms ever since, so the new model will have a lot riding on its shoulders.
—New Atlas, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riding
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With The Boys teasing a return for Aya Cash‘s Stormfront in the upcoming prequel series, Eric Kripke has no plans to retcon her motivations.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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Shania Twain has fans buzzing after teasing a new single on social media.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Gosling, of course, was kidding.—
Jake Coyle,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Just kidding, but that would’ve been awesome.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Beaches, a nomination shut-out, was down $44,518 to $475,601, with attendance at the Majestic hovering around the 50% of capacity mark.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Operating under an experimental permit, the mission successfully transitioned the hydrogen-electric Robinson R44 from basic hovering to a complete airport traffic circuit.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Businesses Business operations are on a case-by-case basis, depending on water access to the location.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The first episode did capture fans taunting Williams on the road for his past, as well as a clip of him in front of a courthouse three years ago.—
Joe Davidson
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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For a brief moment, there was a new 48-hour countdown taunting us on Taylor Swift’s website.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The romantic energy is strong, but so is the temptation to avoid emotional clarity by joking your way through serious feelings.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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But Fonda was simply joking, the actress and activist said while kicking off the opening night of the TCM Classic Film Festival on April 30.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The ban will affect passengers sailing on Utopia of the Seas, which visits Nassau on Tuesday, plus Oasis of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas in port at CocoCay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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At the time of publication, the ship is sailing on a three- to four-day journey that began the evening of May 6 from Cape Verde to the Canary Islands, where Spanish authorities have agreed to assist the imperiled vessel.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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One side feels mocking people and calling names is OK and not creating hate.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The entertainer gained notoriety on social media in the late 2010s for his sketches mocking niche everyday scenarios.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riding. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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