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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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This means most Iranians are unable to reach international websites and social media, with only homegrown services such as for banking, shopping and ride hailing still accessible.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“By carefully choosing our location, 90% of our daily needs are within a 10-minute stroll. Otherwise, we take taxis with an average fare of $2.50 or ride Cuenca’s light rail for 17 cents.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The day after Jessica’s tearful ride home, her dad told her that her mom had disappeared.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In the meantime, let's enjoy the astronauts' ride and their beautiful pictures.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.