RIDGE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈrij

Definition of ridge

as in crest

the line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge pigeons roosting along the ridge of the roof

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verb

as in to drift

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Noun

With the addition of Skyline, the ridge trail is nearly three quarters of the way done according to Janet McBride, executive director for the Bay Area Ridge Trail. — Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Its ultimate trajectory depends on the influence of a nearby ridge, which could turn it more westward later in the week, the hurricane center said. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Verb

On those days, the secluded swim between Playa Chen Rio and Coconuts provides a clear view over the coral ridges 20 to 30 feet below. — New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025 Warm weather in the West Meanwhile, strong ridging developing over the Intermountain West will allow temperatures to rise to 10-15 degrees above average in that area. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ridge

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In Stellenbosch, go for the wine tasting experience at Delaire Graff, a prestigious Relais & Chateaux property on the crest of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
These dark brown lizards have a distinctive crest and a yellow running stripe.

— Alex Harris August 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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Closer to home, Roman will monitor small variations in light from stars near the center of the Milky Way galaxy in order to infer the presence of rogue planets drifting between the stars.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
The other was drifting toward akolasia without noticing the drift.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of drift

Verb

The Vikings’ defense is banking heavily on defensive coordinator Brian Flores, the scheme’s ability to create chaos and a bevy of young players at all spots.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The team needs to bank three years of funding — over $200,000 — to ensure marmot research can continue next summer.

— Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

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