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ride out

British  

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to endure successfully; survive (esp in the phrase ride out the storm )

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
ride out Idioms  

  1. Survive, outlast, as in They rode out the storm, or Times were hard during the depression, but we managed to ride it out. [First half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

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Prediction markets have been a haven for Robinhood traders seeking to ride out volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“Micron needs to have a rock-solid balance sheet and war chest to ride out the volatility without meaningfully hurting its long-term business,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

The stock market is looking a lot more volatile —stocks that boast healthy profits and dividends are one way to ride out the storm.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The move shook confidence in the sector, as traders questioned whether investors in asset managers’ funds are willing to ride out a difficult spell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Tally remembered her first ride out to Dr. Cable’s office, the violent agility of the hovercar with its cruel pretty driver.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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