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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The Perfect Gamble is a thrill ride about the gamble of life and death.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Shanghai Disneyland will get a thrill ride about Spider-Man, the first time Marvel will appear in that park.
—Natasha Chen, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024
This is the essence of Bad Boys: Ride or Die—a relentless thrill ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat from the opening scene to the final credits.
—Ty Cole, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
Local thrill ride enthusiasts can look forward to a new roller coaster at Great America next year.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2024
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Shanghai Disneyland will get a thrill ride about Spider-Man, the first time Marvel will appear in that park.
—Natasha Chen, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024
This is the essence of Bad Boys: Ride or Die—a relentless thrill ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat from the opening scene to the final credits.
—Ty Cole, refinery29.com, 7 June 2024
Local thrill ride enthusiasts can look forward to a new roller coaster at Great America next year.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Thrill ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrill%20ride. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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