Synonyms for

Riding

Verb / ˈraɪdɪŋ / Another word for riding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the action or sport of traveling on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

Synonyms & similar words

drive tease tantalise free disembarrass rally razz mount tantalize ride equitation twit sit rid rag taunt bait cod walk biking cycling motorcycling driving traveling commuting journeying touring exploring gliding sailing cruising floating sliding skating skiing snowboarding hiking walking

Synonyms by register

Formal

mounting operating piloting governing

Informal

cruising biking hoofing trekking

Literary

astride bestriding mounted

Antonyms

walking standing stopping staying grounded stationary

Common collocations

  • riding a horse
  • riding a bike
  • riding shotgun
  • riding the bus
  • riding waves
  • riding high
  • riding out the storm

Word family

noun ride
verb ride
adjective rideable
adverb riding

Usage note

The word 'riding' is primarily used as a present participle. As a standalone noun, it often refers to the act of being a passenger or the experience of a journey.

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Example sentences

  1. I like riding my bike to school.
  2. She enjoys horseback riding on the weekends.
  3. We went motorcycle riding through the mountains.
  4. My dad is teaching me how to ride a horse.
  5. They are planning a bike riding trip across the country.

Quotes

  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • Riding a bike is like an art, something you do because you feel something inside. - Valentino Rossi
  • The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine. - John Howard

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