rid·ing
1
: used for or when riding
a riding horse
riding boots
2
: operated by a rider
a riding mower
1
: one of the three administrative jurisdictions into which Yorkshire, England, was formerly divided
2
: an administrative jurisdiction or electoral district in a British dominion (such as Canada)
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
There are plenty of reasons for that, but perhaps the biggest is the fact that the Chinese manufacturer doesn’t produce a single bike that is capable of serious off-road riding.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025
That’s led him to professional bull riding and women’s sports at the moment.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
The riding and taxpaying public still need to see the detailed construction schedule submitted by the construction contractor.
—Larry Penner, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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The new setting will disrupt Mafia's usual gameplay by adding horse riding and more features.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
There are plenty of reasons for that, but perhaps the biggest is the fact that the Chinese manufacturer doesn’t produce a single bike that is capable of serious off-road riding.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025
That’s led him to professional bull riding and women’s sports at the moment.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
The riding and taxpaying public still need to see the detailed construction schedule submitted by the construction contractor.
—Larry Penner, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for riding
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“Riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riding. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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