joyriding

verb

Definition of joyridingnext
present participle of joyride
1
as in clowning

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2
as in motoring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyriding
  1. driving
  2. hacking
  3. leaping
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  • The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.
    Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Josh told Christina while driving.
    Tracy Wright, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of driving
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  • Mandating compliance could push users toward centralized custodians, exposing them to risks such as hacking, data breaches, and authoritarian surveillance.
    Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Aggregating personal and transactional data across multiple custodians increases the potential for misuse, whether through hacking or unauthorized surveillance.
    Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of hacking
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the hallway bathroom upgrades existing tile with an amber shower curtain and emerald leaping cheetah wallpaper from The House of Scalamandré, which Haller chose as a subtle nod to The Royal Tenenbaums.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Soon, people are leaping forward to yank their bag off the carousel.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaping
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joyriding

joyrode

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“Joyriding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyriding. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.

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