ride
verb (used without object)
to sit on and manage a horse or other animal in motion; be carried on the back of an animal.
have ridden
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present perfectof ride.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Older Americans have ridden decades of gains in stocks and real estate, while many younger people are stuck in rentals, struggling with the soaring cost of child care and the burden of student debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
He said that hundreds of thousands of festivalgoers have ridden the attractions over the last 15 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
Utilities have ridden the trend to 23% returns in 2024 and 16% returns so far this year.
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025
Thousands of bikers have ridden in a "joyous" celebration of the life of Hairy Bikers presenter Dave Myers.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2025
Especially when she could have ridden Arion to the top in a matter of seconds.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
