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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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the rear fender, which was mounted to the seat post, also drooped under aggressive riding and rubbed a bit on the rear tire.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The event will include bull riding, barrel racing, and performances by founding members of the pro rodeo event Reba McEntire and McGraw, and Jelly Roll.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
City’s decline means there is much less riding on these matches.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
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One two-hour charge is claimed to be good for up to 4,000 activations, or about 150 hours of typical riding – even a 10-minute charge is reportedly good for one day of use.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the rear fender, which was mounted to the seat post, also drooped under aggressive riding and rubbed a bit on the rear tire.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The event will include bull riding, barrel racing, and performances by founding members of the pro rodeo event Reba McEntire and McGraw, and Jelly Roll.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
City’s decline means there is much less riding on these matches.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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