How to Use riding in a Sentence

riding

noun
  • There will be a lot more riding on this game.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • That’s a lot of skiing and riding.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • So many trendy knee-high boots are on sale, like these black riding boots that are lined with cozy faux fur.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Bull riding is a dangerous game, and that’s part of it.
    Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
  • His calves were encased in trim black riding boots with cognac cuffs.
    Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The video shows the four riding in the back of a car and taking turns lip-syncing.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Bike riding is also a great way to get to and from school, when children are ready.
    Dr. Phyllis Agran, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
  • But at least the donkey riding seems to be going more smoothly.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
  • But at least the donkey riding seems to be going more smoothly.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
  • In the city, Sundays is bike riding — the whole city closes down.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 2 June 2023
  • The tour lasts seven hours, and riders are required to bring their own riding gear.
    Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 15 Mar. 2023
  • That's good news for folks who want their ebikes to make riding even easier and simpler.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026
  • The camp offers sports — on land and in the camp’s lake — as well as horse riding, archery, arts and crafts and more.
    Ale Russian, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • And all of it is uniquely suited to gravel riding.
    Zand B. Martin, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Wearing black riding shorts and a neon yellow shirt, there was no sign of any team logo on him.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
  • The pre-teen can be seen in full riding gear, practicing jumps on her horse as her dad rooted her on.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
  • Seabob riding was also a surprising favourite for me.
    Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
  • The stable that housed them offered basic riding lessons.
    Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
  • And there’s simply too much riding on the decision.
    Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
  • What was popular back then wasn’t so much riding on the roof as riding in between cars.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
  • There was no riding out the storm until Browning figured it out.
    Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Walking, bike riding, and strength training are good options.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The secure yet stretchy drawstring waistband holds them firmly in place—no riding up or down.
    Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2023
  • There's more riding on today's moon landing than just a spot in history.
    Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Even after an hour-plus of riding, the novelty never wore off.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 17 Apr. 2023
  • That time spent training with the airbag is easy to see in Dhawornvej 's riding.
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Did Queen Elizabeth do a lot of riding?
    Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
  • From a sleek suede blazer to chic riding boots, here’s what to add to your wardrobe—starting at just $12.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
  • There are a couple dozen people in this freight car alone, with dozens more riding on top of and within the other cars.
    David Culver, CNN, 11 May 2023
  • Deciding whether this bike fits your riding goals is a lot tougher than using and enjoying it.
    Kevin Purdy, ArsTechnica, 20 Sep. 2025

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