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as in teases
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 kids
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 hovers
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 transportations
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another
an organization that provides rides for senior citizens
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Recent Examples of rides
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
William rides to the camp where Benjamin died in custody, and it is confirmed by the captain that there was an outbreak of jail fever.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
The Espresso Proteini rides the ongoing protein hype, as more food chains and brands add protein-centric items to their menus.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
To take a deeper dive into Texas culture and take in the surrounding landscape, Palo Duro Riding Stables offers the only stable that rides into the Palo Duro Canyon.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
In a one-minute video, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, decked out in Western riding gear and a cowboy hat, rides a horse through a pine forest near Mount Rushmore.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Broadcom reported earnings and revenue beat, and issued a strong forecast for the current period, as the chipmaker rides the artificial intelligence boom.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The car has a beige leather two-seat interior, rides on a set of 15-inch steel wheels, and comes with a black soft top and color-matching hardtop for those days when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Free shuttle rides The transportation cabinet is also offering free shuttle rides for pedestrians via TANK bus.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2026
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to the five on-site restaurants, the resort also has five casual, quick-bite options located near the lagoon and water park rides, all offering generous portions and kid-friendly flavors.
—Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Long car rides can make for fussy, restless kids.
—Dr. Katherine Williamson, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Families can also enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides, and country store, plus the Easter bunny and egg hunts around the holiday.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
There were also roaming leprechauns and carnival rides.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The event, which runs for 21 days, excluding March 16-17 and March 30-31, offers a family-friendly experience filled with carnival food, shows, rides, petting zoos and exhibits.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
If this were the 20th century, most of these rides would be stretch limos.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
The increase would make LAX rides among the world’s most expensive, sparking opposition from Uber, Lyft, travelers, and state lawmakers.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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This out-of-time Laotian city has ancient temples, colorful markets, and Mekong River boat rides, but is free of the frantic hustle of so many other regional urban centers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
William rides to the camp where Benjamin died in custody, and it is confirmed by the captain that there was an outbreak of jail fever.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
The Espresso Proteini rides the ongoing protein hype, as more food chains and brands add protein-centric items to their menus.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
To take a deeper dive into Texas culture and take in the surrounding landscape, Palo Duro Riding Stables offers the only stable that rides into the Palo Duro Canyon.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
In a one-minute video, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, decked out in Western riding gear and a cowboy hat, rides a horse through a pine forest near Mount Rushmore.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Broadcom reported earnings and revenue beat, and issued a strong forecast for the current period, as the chipmaker rides the artificial intelligence boom.
—Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The car has a beige leather two-seat interior, rides on a set of 15-inch steel wheels, and comes with a black soft top and color-matching hardtop for those days when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Free shuttle rides The transportation cabinet is also offering free shuttle rides for pedestrians via TANK bus.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Even on pleasant days, the boat rides can be a challenge, requiring full-body fleece, dry suits and ski goggles.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition to the five on-site restaurants, the resort also has five casual, quick-bite options located near the lagoon and water park rides, all offering generous portions and kid-friendly flavors.
—Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Long car rides can make for fussy, restless kids.
—Dr. Katherine Williamson, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Families can also enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides, and country store, plus the Easter bunny and egg hunts around the holiday.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
There were also roaming leprechauns and carnival rides.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The event, which runs for 21 days, excluding March 16-17 and March 30-31, offers a family-friendly experience filled with carnival food, shows, rides, petting zoos and exhibits.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
If this were the 20th century, most of these rides would be stretch limos.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
The increase would make LAX rides among the world’s most expensive, sparking opposition from Uber, Lyft, travelers, and state lawmakers.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rides
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The trailer teases a few of those moments, including one with Cyrus and her mom Tish Cyrus-Purcell sitting in Hannah Montana's iconic closet.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The film, based on a true story that became a media sensation in the '80s, never renders a definitive judgment on von Bülow (who was acquitted in court), leaving him an indelible enigma that Irons teases but never tells.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ziegler most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandise manager at Saks Global overseeing multiple women’s and kids categories for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The friction between Space Florida and NASA hovers over the federal agency’s most ambitious mission in half a century — Artemis II, slated for takeoff next month.—
Katelyn Ferral,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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On the journey, she gets drawn into her own family’s history and trauma and uncovers a painful legacy that hovers like a dark cloud over the women in the family.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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For hedge funds, much now depends on how long the conflict and the oil disruption lasts, experts said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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But like most things that sound too good to be true, there’s a catch, and how smoothly things unfold for a tourist in this rugged corner of the world depends on one’s trust, tolerance and patience.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mayoral press conferences and news releases began to include a running tally of involuntary transportations—an acknowledgment, perhaps, of some outer limit to the power of asking nicely from a screen.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2026
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In Arizona, our driving laws are influenced by factors like busy freeways in metro Phoenix, monsoon season flooding, outdated transportations modes and distracted driving laws.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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So much for Anthropic's Super Bowl taunts.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In a 30-second clip, Adams is seen leaving a jet bridge while a woman who is walking ahead of him seemingly taunts Adams.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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Miller, 47, jokes over a late lunch.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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And that is how the government of Lebanon jokes about us.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The port is also nearby, where Katajanokka’s maritime warehouses have been converted into restaurants and urban bathing spot Allas Sea Pool floats in the harbor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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IndyCar may not be as glamorous as F1, but a rising tide apparently floats all open-wheel cars as well as boats.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 15,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Rides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rides. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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