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as in to tease
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 to hover
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 transportation
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 ride
Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
The world of agents and managers is known for producing wunderkinds, phenoms barely out of school who ride rocket ships from the mailroom to the corner office and beyond.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
Today’s letter comes as Combs was sued earlier this week by a Jane Doe who claims the one-time music mogul drugged and raped her after a NYC baby-sitting job in 2000 after offering her a ride home.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Today, visitors can play a round of golf, stay the night or eat a gourmet meal at the resort, ride a mountain bike or a horse through the desert, or hike in nearby Big Bend National Park or Big Bend State Park.
—Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
The world of agents and managers is known for producing wunderkinds, phenoms barely out of school who ride rocket ships from the mailroom to the corner office and beyond.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
Jalen Carter could single-handedly end the Commanders’ wild ride, but Daniels’ mobility is the X factor.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Jan. 2025
Today’s letter comes as Combs was sued earlier this week by a Jane Doe who claims the one-time music mogul drugged and raped her after a NYC baby-sitting job in 2000 after offering her a ride home.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Activision teases five new multiplayer maps being added to Black Ops 6 in the upcoming season, with two of them coming a few weeks after the update.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though Evans comforted Bunny in person, Hot Ones made sure to tease him a little bit in post-production.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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All kidding aside, the Wild have surpassed the expectations of many, including The Athletic staff.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Justin Sherman: The TikTok Discourse Is Nonsense Anyone who perceives that the Chinese government can't pick a tech company in its borders and coerce it to support state efforts is kidding themselves.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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But our lives in Los Angeles are largely outside: This is a city that dines outdoors all year long, where winter temperatures hover in the 60s and surfers are in the water in January.—
Katharine Gammon,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2025
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AccuWeather predicts snow will fall in Philadelphia during the Rams-Eagles game while Buffalo's evening temperatures will hover in the high teens.—
Jim Sergent,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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The amount received depends on several factors, including the number of people filing.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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How Often to Wash a Bathrobe The frequency for washing a bathrobe depends on how the robe is used, but a general rule is to wash a robe every three to five wears.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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The temporary closure of the Texas airports could also disrupt business travel, tourism, and the transportation of goods, since cargo flights, carrying essential supplies, could also be delayed.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Zuberi was convicted on charges of kidnapping, transportation, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition and unlawful possession of ammunition, according to court documents.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump hosted liberal Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau to discuss tariffs and has been taunting him since, suggesting Canada should be a U.S. state.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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Everett Collection Members of an impromptu dance mob taunt Laura Dern in Inland Empire (2006).—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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Returning for his third time as host, the New York native opened his nearly five-minute monologue by joking about his frequent losses at major award shows and his struggle with facial hair.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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Vance even joked about skipping Monday's inauguration to watch the Buckeyes take on Notre Dame in Atlanta.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Holland America's Westerdam will sail round-trip from Seattle, departing on Aug. 31, 2025, and returning on Sept. 28, 2025.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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But on the next Washington drive, officials made a questionable pass interference call when an uncatchable ball sailed high over a receiver’s head.—
Mark Purdy,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ride. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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