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.
is riding
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present progressiveof ride (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But now, as he approaches the middle of his second term, the president is riding high on a series of judicial wins.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Mexico is riding high after winning its first four games without conceding a single goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Much like Sandisk, the memory chip maker is riding the wave of historic demand for memory chips due to AI.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
L.A. is riding a two-game losing streak and will face Eastern Conference leader New York Liberty on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
The white Suburban is riding alongside the guys now, and the driver seems pissed.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
