ride out

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verb (1)

rode out; ridden out; riding out; rides out
Synonyms of ride outnext
: to succeed in surviving or getting through (something dangerous or harmful that cannot be stopped or avoided)
The ship/crew rode out the storm.
We managed to ride out the stock market downturn.

ride up

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verb (2)

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.

Examples of ride out in a Sentence

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Be sure to rent a bike in town and ride out to North Light, one of the island’s historic lighthouses. Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 By riding out the criticism until past the effective deadline to withdraw from the race, Miller remains on the ballot in November. Max Rivera, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
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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 See All Example Sentences for ride out

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“Ride out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20out. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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