Definitions

ride

[rahyd] / raɪd /

NOUN

journey, trip in vehicle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drive excursion expedition jaunt outing tour transportation

STRONG

airing commute hitch joyride lift run spin turn whirl

WEAK

Sunday drive pick up

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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It was a boat ride for the history books, with nary a sailor in sight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Both are direct-service locations, so you get a no-transfer ride to SoFi Stadium and avoid the traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

When he announced his run for president in 2015, dramatically diverting the course of the American project, it was after a ride down a gold-mirrored escalator.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Cathie Wood showcased a Tesla robo-taxi ride, highlighting its potential for earnings growth amid stagnating EV sales.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

They are lots of fun to ride; Selkie liked them so much she barked till her throat was sore!

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

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