ridden

[rid-n] / ˈrɪd n /

VERB

carry or be carried

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cruise drift drive float go go with guide move sit travel

STRONG

control curb direct handle hitchhike journey manage motor post progress restrain roll tour

WEAK

be supported hitch a ride sit on thumb a ride tool around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade remain stay stop

STRONG

mismanage neglect

WEAK

free release

VERB

dominate, oppress

Synonyms

STRONG

afflict annoy badger bait berate disparage domineer enslave grip harass harry haunt hector hound override persecute rate reproach revile scold torment torture tyrannize upbraid

WEAK

be arbitrary be autocratic

Antonyms

STRONG

aid approve assist comfort commend compliment flatter help let go make happy please praise soothe support

WEAK

free release

Example Sentences

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The horse dragged his back legs through the final fence when leading Regent's Stroll and was ridden out to win by four lengths under Paul Townend for trainer Willie Mullins.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The two entered the stretch together before Meaning, the 9-10 favorite ridden by Juan Hernandez, pulled away for a two-length victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Act of Innocence, ridden by Nico de Boinville, followed up in second.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

One must also admire how it has ridden its 21-day exponential moving average, a key momentum gauge since last April.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Overhead but in the distance, toward town, where Vonetta must have ridden that bicycle, half of the sky was bright, and pushing against the bright was a darker blue.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia