thrill ride
noun
: a very exciting ride (such as a roller coaster) at an amusement park
—often used figuratively
The campaign has been a thrill ride from the beginning.
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Cask strength whiskey has long been a badge of honor for distillers and a thrill ride for drinkers.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
American Ultra Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart star in this dynamic thrill ride that mixes explosive action with edgy humor.
—Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 10 June 2025
In this high-altitude thrill ride, Butler plays Brodie Torrance, a commercial pilot who pulls out all the stops to protect his passengers.
—EW.com, 13 June 2025
Battle at the Ministry is a family-friendly thrill ride that invites guests to attend the trial of the treacherous former Hogwarts Headmistress Dolores Umbridge after the defeat of Voldemort.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
American Ultra Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart star in this dynamic thrill ride that mixes explosive action with edgy humor.
—Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 10 June 2025
In this high-altitude thrill ride, Butler plays Brodie Torrance, a commercial pilot who pulls out all the stops to protect his passengers.
—EW.com, 13 June 2025
Battle at the Ministry is a family-friendly thrill ride that invites guests to attend the trial of the treacherous former Hogwarts Headmistress Dolores Umbridge after the defeat of Voldemort.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for thrill ride
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“Thrill ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrill%20ride. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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