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noun

Definition of joyridenext
as in transit

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verb

1
as in to cut up

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2
as in to automobile

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Recent Examples of joyride
Noun
Police in New York are looking for a group of thieves who daringly stole a subway train in Brooklyn and took it for a joyride — and posted about their exploits on Instagram. — Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025 The Vikings are on a franchise-unprecedented joyride behind reawakened quarterback Sam Darnold and a tenacious top defense under coordinator Brian Flores. — Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 Since the June 7 release of her sixth studio album, 32-year-old Charli’s joyride to the center of popular culture has accelerated at an astounding velocity. — Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024 In many cases, teens are stealing the vehicles for crime sprees and joyrides after watching the social media tutorials, the suit says. — Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for joyride
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyride
  1. transit
  2. cut up
  3. transport
  4. clown
  5. motor
  6. transportation
  7. kite
  8. tool
Noun
  • In a Tuesday letter addressed to MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, Duffy demanded reams of information from the transit agency on assaults, fare evasion and subway surfing, as well as the MTA’s efforts to curb those problems.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • This region is plagued with needs — everything from transit to housing.
    — Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of transit
Verb
  • The short reel shows users how to cut up and tape together cardboard pieces to create a little homemade tool that helps toddlers learn how to fold shirts.
    — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
  • This tincture spray — made by soaking cut up avocado pits in 91 percent rubbing alcohol overnight — can help with just about any type of pain, one TikTok user claims in a video that has racked up millions of views.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of cut up
Noun
  • Many have been attracted by weakness in the yen, which has made shopping, entertainment, transport and overnight stays cheaper.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The factories don’t have to worry about power cuts and shortages, and the transport systems are good.
    — Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of transport
Verb
  • While Mi-kyung and Baek-ho resist falling in love, the drama keeps the plot in motion with plenty of hate-to-love quibbling, some pratfalls and ample clowning around by a host of eccentric characters.
    — Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • His days from clowning around the North Side may be over, but his love of his hometown is still strong.
    — Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of clown
Verb
  • England were motoring towards a potential total of 400 as Duckett and Joe Root rebuilt after Phil Salt and Jamie Smith played loose shots in unconvincing cameos.
    — Tim Ellis, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Can-Am The Pulse e-moto is designed as a street commuter for motoring around town, while the Origin is built as a dual-sport to venture into uncharted territory.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of motor
Noun
  • Natural gas transportation through Sudzha was terminated on the morning of January 1, 2025, after Kyiv refused to renew the contract.
    — Mariya Knight, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
  • For example, Title I and rural school grants could be used to pay for school staff salaries, transportation costs, technology and extra tutoring.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of transportation
Verb
  • Saturday 🐶 Celebrate dogs and kites at the free Fest of Tails at McAllister Park, 9am-2pm.
    — Megan Stringer, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Just some of the world’s best kite fliers, who come from around the world, hanging out for a party on the sand, kites in hand.
    — Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of kite
Verb
  • Among the primary focuses of utilizing VR technology in the build process includes ensuring correct part ordering and tooling and enhancing safety and ergonomics, Sikorski said.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2025
  • While in his mid-twenties, Olea would tool around the Key — or take a jaunt to Coconut Grove — with a carload of teenage girls.
    — Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of tool

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