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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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MacDonald said the ride had been a "huge challenge".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In the nine years since, LoSavio said it has become clear that Tesla took him for a ride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

“When you’re out on a run or a walk or a bike ride, do you say hi to people that pass? If you don’t, I’m not so sure about you,” he joked.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

American tourists prepare for a ride around Havana in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Before Christmas, he asked permission to take his “friend” Maggie and her sister Kate for a sleigh ride in New York City.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock