NYT Dictionary

RIDING

/ˈɹaɪ.dɪŋ/
VerbNounRID-ingrid-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of ride

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English rydyng; equivalent to ride + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

roydthwaiteassartrideequitationsitanchorageannoyancearchbishopricbailiwick

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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