thrill ride
noun
: a very exciting ride (such as a roller coaster) at an amusement park
—often used figuratively
The campaign has been a thrill ride from the beginning.
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Legoland Florida will add an indoor thrill ride at the Winter Haven theme park in 2026.
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
In contrast, teens, tweens, and the young at heart can tackle every thrill ride imaginable.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Director Scott Derrickson and a cadre of craftsmen elevate the narrative’s basic level, delivering a fun thrill ride.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Bong lets the action mount to an almost hysterical frenzy: The last third of the movie, in which the beasts amass like bison itching to stampede, is a pure thrill ride that leaves you both exhilarated and exhausted.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
In contrast, teens, tweens, and the young at heart can tackle every thrill ride imaginable.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Director Scott Derrickson and a cadre of craftsmen elevate the narrative’s basic level, delivering a fun thrill ride.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Bong lets the action mount to an almost hysterical frenzy: The last third of the movie, in which the beasts amass like bison itching to stampede, is a pure thrill ride that leaves you both exhilarated and exhausted.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Thrill ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrill%20ride. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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