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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Alex Lowe, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
At least five additional riding mechanics were killed during the Indianapolis 500 from 1919 to 1937.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Walking, riding, marching and dancing in the parade were more than 100 entrants from organizations like the Waukegan Park District — the parade organizer.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Following her departure from competitive horse riding, the burgeoning filmmaker began studying acting and found roles in movies like 2019's Mass Hysteria and 2021's Licorice Pizza.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 June 2025
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The Aussie with the perfect name for bull riding is the younger brother of Macaulie Leather, who was drafted two spots earlier by the Texas Rattlers.
—Alex Lowe, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
At least five additional riding mechanics were killed during the Indianapolis 500 from 1919 to 1937.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Walking, riding, marching and dancing in the parade were more than 100 entrants from organizations like the Waukegan Park District — the parade organizer.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Following her departure from competitive horse riding, the burgeoning filmmaker began studying acting and found roles in movies like 2019's Mass Hysteria and 2021's Licorice Pizza.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 June 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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