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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Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 May 2025
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Related Articles Guests come face to face with jellyfish at brand new SeaWorld experience
Belmont celebrates 100th year with new thrill ride
A new cruise line is coming to San Diego.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
This cinematic thrill ride tells the story of a daring rescue that captivated the world.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2025
For Alex Seaver, better known as the DJ Mako, strapping in and joining the thrill ride that is Arcane was a chance-in-a-lifetime adventure.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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“Thrill ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrill%20ride. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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