ride up

verb

rode up; ridden up; riding out; rides up
of clothing
: to move up the body as one moves
Her skirt rode up when she sat down.

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One shopper praised its all-day comfort and support, noting that the band didn’t ride up or feel too tight. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Once kids ride up front, proper seat belt use and safe sitting habits can help keep them protected. — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026 These shorts come in different designs, from high-waist options to those that include longer inseams to ensure the shorts don’t ride up or fall down when in use. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was live-streaming when a gunman rode up on a motorcycle and fatally shot him, according to reports. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ride up

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“Ride up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20up. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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