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  1. 1
    to sit on an animal, especially a horse, and control its movements as it moves along

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of ride

    Horse riding: bareback, break in, bridle, canter, canter, dismount, equestrian, gallop, gallop, groom... more
    1. a.
      to sit on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc., and control it as it moves along

      American English synonyms or related words for this sense of ride

      Riding a bicycle or motorcycle: backpedal, bicycle clips, bike, coast, cycle, kick-start, pedal, remount, ride, ride... more
  2. 2
    to travel in a car, train, airplane, boat, etc., especially as a passenger

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of ride

    To travel in a vehicle: go, ride, commute, come up, go down, hitch, shuttle, hitchhike, cover, cruise... more
    1. a.
      American to use a form of transportation, especially as a passenger

      American English synonyms or related words for this sense of ride

      To travel in a vehicle: go, ride, commute, come up, go down, hitch, shuttle, hitchhike, cover, cruise... more
  3. 3
    American to criticize someone in an annoying way

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of ride

    To criticize, accuse or blame: criticize, blame, put down, reproach, reprimand, find fault with, rebuke, deride, remonstrate, denigrate... more
  4. 4
    to take part in a race on a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of ride

    To take part in a competition or game: play, race, meet, contest, represent, take up, face, enter, ride, duel... more
  5. 5
    to float, or to appear to float, on water or in the air

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of ride

    To float, or to make something float: float, ride, be suspended in something, buoy... more

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