ride up

verb

rode up; ridden up; riding out; rides up
of clothing
: to move up the body as one moves
Her skirt rode up when she sat down.

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Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was live-streaming when a gunman rode up on a motorcycle and fatally shot him, according to reports. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 For the more mellow, there are chairlift rides up and down for scenic views, hiking, a mini mining experience and even a mini golf course. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 It’s known as the City of Seven Mountains, and Macs recommended a funicular ride up the closest one, Fløyen. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 At one point, her dress rides up and the very distinctive red-poppy tattoo is visible. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ride up

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“Ride up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20up. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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