1
: one that rides
2
a
: an addition to a document (such as an insurance policy) often attached on a separate piece of paper
b
: a clause appended to a legislative bill to secure a usually distinct object
3
: something used to overlie another or to move along on another piece
Examples of rider in a Sentence
Watch out for bike riders while driving.
She added a rider to her life insurance policy that increased her coverage.
Congress added a rider to the health insurance bill.
Recent Examples on the Web
Ethan Elkind, director of the climate program at the Center for Law, Energy and the Environment at UC Berkeley School of Law, says Metro should cater to regional riders.
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Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
At the time of the move, there was no direct connection to a Metro bus line, which proved to be an issue for riders.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2024
The transportation program began in 2019, and celebrated its five-year anniversary earlier this month, recognizing the program’s most loyal riders.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
Seattle's Rad Power Bikes is hoping to tempt new riders to its ebike stable with the launch of the RadKick step-through – a Class 2 cargo-ready commuter with chain drive for $1,200 or clean and quiet belt drive for just 200 bucks more.
—New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2024
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Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
At the time of the move, there was no direct connection to a Metro bus line, which proved to be an issue for riders.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2024
The transportation program began in 2019, and celebrated its five-year anniversary earlier this month, recognizing the program’s most loyal riders.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024
Seattle's Rad Power Bikes is hoping to tempt new riders to its ebike stable with the launch of the RadKick step-through – a Class 2 cargo-ready commuter with chain drive for $1,200 or clean and quiet belt drive for just 200 bucks more.
—New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Rider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rider. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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