rid·ing
1
: used for or when riding
a riding horse
riding boots
2
: operated by a rider
a riding mower
1
: one of the three administrative jurisdictions into which Yorkshire, England, was formerly divided
2
: an administrative jurisdiction or electoral district in a British dominion (such as Canada)
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Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
There’s too much riding on the outcome to be bound by outdated notions that will only make war more likely.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
After more than a month of daily riding, the Li2 system’s alloy dial and CS1 lace have not slipped or stretched.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
Authorities said there were about seven children between the ages of 7 and 13 riding in the trailer with an adult present on either side.
—David Chiu, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Noun
The Home of Champions Rodeo celebrates 96 years of riding and roping with some of professional rodeo’s top cowboys and cowgirls, as well as three days of noon parades through downtown (July 1-4).
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
There’s too much riding on the outcome to be bound by outdated notions that will only make war more likely.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
After more than a month of daily riding, the Li2 system’s alloy dial and CS1 lace have not slipped or stretched.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
Authorities said there were about seven children between the ages of 7 and 13 riding in the trailer with an adult present on either side.
—David Chiu, People.com, 29 May 2025
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“Riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riding. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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