free rider
noun
a person who obtains something without effort or cost.
free-riding
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a word derived from
free rider.
Example Sentences
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Otherwise, they say, Chinese lenders are free-riding on debt forgiveness extended by others.
From New York Times ● Jun. 26, 2023
She added: "As to free-riding, the evidence does not establish that there was any subjective intention to take unfair advantage."
From BBC ● May 24, 2023
Jobindex said it had seen examples of free-riding, with some of its own job ads copied without its permission and marketed through Google for Jobs on behalf of Jobindex's business partners.
From Reuters ● Jun. 27, 2022
These sought-after performance longboards for downhill, distance, cruising and free-riding are handcrafted in Seattle.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2018
I feel unworthy to associate with my simple, outspoken, free-riding companions.
From The Last Shot by Frederick Palmer
