ride on (something or someone)
phrasal verb
rode on (something or someone); riding on (something or someone); rides on (something or someone)
: to depend on (something or someone)
The future of the company rides on the success of this deal.
Our hopes are riding on you.
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The next generation of breakthroughs in science and technology may very well start their journey with a ride on a capsule like Phoenix.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
The design blends luxe, modern amenities with traditional Polynesian aesthetics.
book villas at the Brando at Hotels.com
Solitude and serenity are plentiful outside the villas: Take a serene ride on bikes provided for guests to use and explore the island.
—Alesandra Dubin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
One ride on a chilly chairlift usually sends her indoors for a cup of hot cocoa.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
Media and social media influencers were invited to a preview of the ride on Thursday the day before the ride opened to the rest of the public.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
The design blends luxe, modern amenities with traditional Polynesian aesthetics.
book villas at the Brando at Hotels.com
Solitude and serenity are plentiful outside the villas: Take a serene ride on bikes provided for guests to use and explore the island.
—Alesandra Dubin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
One ride on a chilly chairlift usually sends her indoors for a cup of hot cocoa.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
Media and social media influencers were invited to a preview of the ride on Thursday the day before the ride opened to the rest of the public.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ride on (something or someone)
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“Ride on (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20on%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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