ride out
phrasal verb
rode out; ridden out; riding out; rides out
: to succeed in surviving or getting through (something dangerous or harmful that cannot be stopped or avoided)
The ship/crew rode out the storm.
We managed to ride out the stock market downturn.
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It’s been a tumultuous year for the Boston City Council, riding out the Tania Fernandes Anderson corruption scandal and navigating a host of divisions.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
But in fact, the president would probably be advised to ride out the attack, Lewis said.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
The best-case scenario for a boat captain piloting a cruise during such a tsunami is to be in the open ocean in deep water and ride out the swell.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
It was started to rival Tesla's home energy systems and provide battery packs, EV chargers and software to help customers optimize charging and ride out electric grid disruptions.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
But in fact, the president would probably be advised to ride out the attack, Lewis said.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
The best-case scenario for a boat captain piloting a cruise during such a tsunami is to be in the open ocean in deep water and ride out the swell.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
It was started to rival Tesla's home energy systems and provide battery packs, EV chargers and software to help customers optimize charging and ride out electric grid disruptions.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ride out
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“Ride out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20out. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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