How to Use along for the ride in a Sentence

along for the ride

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Definition of along for the ridenext
  • The Dixons will be along for the ride, as will Leon and Lagunes.
    — Joe Drape, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2022
  • While dad cuts his way through bad guys, the son is along for the ride.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 11 Nov. 2022
  • In fact, she's tried to bring Romano along for the ride.
    — Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In the photos, the pair pose alongside scenic fields and take their dog along for the ride.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Small dust grains and rocks that are in the ice and on the comet's surface are swept up and travel along for the ride.
    — Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The hope of a stadium being built in the District is along for the ride.
    — Ben Standig, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The dolphins have seemingly been along for the ride in the area ever since the storm hit.
    — Li Cohen, CBS News, 29 June 2023
  • The trio’s three kid best friends David, Mel and Vivie are also along for the ride, per a press release.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
  • This time, Lady Gaga's also along for the ride as Harley Quinn.
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Latto is putting it on the floor (again), and bringing Cardi B along for the ride.
    — Neena Rouhani, Billboard, 2 June 2023
  • And with Hannah Waddingham and Emily Blunt along for the ride?
    — Ann Hornaday, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2024
  • In other words: The hanger’s just along for the ride, making for a tender cut of meat.
    — Mary Squillace, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Also along for the ride had been my son, Eli, who was—to the girls, anyway—a pesky 12-year-old tagalong.
    — Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Going along for the ride is less than a surefire way to live up to the passive side of one's nature.
    — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Classic Old Forester notes of maple, vanilla, and brown sugar lead the palate, with a nice dash of heat and spice along for the ride.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 July 2023
  • Usha Vance, soon-to-be second lady, will also be along for the ride.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Too hot to stand in black clothing while holding black signs, and way too hot for Alex’s cat, who was along for the ride.
    — Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
  • All three come with shrimp and greens nestled in thick, creamy grits from Falls Mill, Tenn., with a few bacon bits along for the ride.
    — Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Enter Email Sign Up Most of the crowd has white hair, or none at all, but there are a number of younger guests and kids along for the ride.
    — Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2023
  • In the early innings, all the Padres offense towed an asterisk along for the ride.
    — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Blac Chyna has been entering a new era of her life and taking us along for the ride.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Made with bumpy terrain and a runner’s comfort in mind, jogging strollers are the safest way to take your kids along for the ride.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The only player who has been along for the ride longer is defensive end Jack Sawyer.
    — Stephen Means, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Home Town Takeover season 2 has made its return to our screens — and this time, with two new famous faces along for the ride.
    — Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 1 May 2023
  • Over the past few months, Hines has been along for the ride as Kennedy, 70, became a key member of Trump's inner circle.
    — Ashley Hume, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Tasting notes describe butterscotch, caramel and dark chocolate on the palate with a hint of spice along for the ride as well.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2022
  • It’s earned by bringing everyone along for the ride and sharing the journey.
    — Giuliana Corbo, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Engle was along for the ride in her sixth season as an assistant coach.
    — Ethan Fuller, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Oh, and Rory's therapist, played by Hong Chau, also gets dragged along for the ride.
    — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2024
  • The couple brought their 15-month-old son Rocky, whose face was blurred out, along for the ride, marking his debut on the Hulu reality TV series.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025

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