thrill ride
noun
: a very exciting ride (such as a roller coaster) at an amusement park
—often used figuratively
The campaign has been a thrill ride from the beginning.
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Through the United States’ group stage thrill ride at this World Cup, several Americans have elevated their stock on the back of the team’s thundering start in the first two games and Thursday’s late defeat to Turkey with a rotated squad.
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Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Along for the thrill ride were Clark’s brother and sister, his girlfriend Emily Tanner, and his dad, Randall, who pulled off the epic Father’s Day surprise by taking a red-eye flight — and ended up seeing his son win in-person for the first time.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Spanning 7,045 yards from the tips, this is a fun and fair thrill ride right from your opening downhill tee shot.
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Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Rahm is a more tame thrill ride who should be licking his chops at a venue like this, but could succumb to the conditions and never recover.
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Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Along for the thrill ride were Clark’s brother and sister, his girlfriend Emily Tanner, and his dad, Randall, who pulled off the epic Father’s Day surprise by taking a red-eye flight — and ended up seeing his son win in-person for the first time.
—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Spanning 7,045 yards from the tips, this is a fun and fair thrill ride right from your opening downhill tee shot.
—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Rahm is a more tame thrill ride who should be licking his chops at a venue like this, but could succumb to the conditions and never recover.
—
Mark Harris Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Thrill ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrill%20ride. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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