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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“Blame the Clown” is a rough ride through both desperate and jubilant times.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

A deep-pocketed investor like Berkshire Hathaway can ride out the slump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

That way, you’d be able to ride out the current economic conditions and have extra for emergencies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

La Mirada 7, Liberty 6: A three-run seventh inning helped the Matadores enjoy their bus ride home from Bakersfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The train trip to Amsterdam took only half an hour, but it was a wonderful ride.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

ride

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