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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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The Hondius was the final cruise to visit Tristan, an island that is otherwise only reachable via a six-day boat ride from Africa, for the season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But it’s been a ride to this point.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

During his tearful arrival into Murrayfield Stadium on Red Nose Day, 20 March, James said the ride had been a "struggle" but an "amazing" experience.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

As the man himself once sang: Get on board — we’re gonna ride till there ain’t no more to go.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“This is the last semester of middle school. I’ll ride this out and make a new friend in high school.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows