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Synonyms

ride out

British  

verb

  1. (tr, adverb) to endure successfully; survive (esp in the phrase ride out the storm )

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ride out Idioms  

  1. Survive, outlast, as in They rode out the storm, or Times were hard during the depression, but we managed to ride it out. [First half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

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On the fifth day of hostilities, with no end in sight, investors have been asking a more practical question: What’s the ultimate way to ride out this particular storm?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The move shook confidence in the sector, as traders questioned whether investors in asset managers’ funds are willing to ride out a difficult spell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

But gale force winds led to the crew and tugboats having to evacuate and the ship was left to ride out the storm for several hours.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Markets go up and down; it is easier to ride out a downturn when you realize the giveback is but a small percentage of the recent gains.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

At the Meecham house, Lillian told Ben that if necessary he might have to ride out to the air station to drive his father home.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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