as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
to the social worker it seemed as though her supervisor had once again saddled her with a truly hopeless case
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
the next day's hike was a stiff climb out of the saddle where they had camped for the night
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Recent Examples of saddle
Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
However, if the county’s plan remains unclear or risks saddling cities with unexpected cost or inefficient systems, Pines’ skepticism is justified.
—Keith "papa Keith" Walcott, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
Use lots of suds and a soft bristle brush to clean the frame, handlebars, wheels and saddle.
—George Petras, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
If kids fell out of line, Kale saddled them with prophecies of dark and disturbing futures.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
However, if the county’s plan remains unclear or risks saddling cities with unexpected cost or inefficient systems, Pines’ skepticism is justified.
—Keith "papa Keith" Walcott, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Oregon’s chief executive lengthened the stirrups, swung into the saddle, and reined Goldie, the horse, through the door and down the length of the capitol corridor.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
Use lots of suds and a soft bristle brush to clean the frame, handlebars, wheels and saddle.
—George Petras, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddle
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Too Much Freezing – Again, extraction-y things a bit here, but there is a lot of dead time spent pausing, going through drops, waiting for things to load, trying to select certain things over others from dead enemies.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Larnach hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning and Byron Buxton later homered as the Twins topped the Chicago White Sox 6-3 at Target Field. Larnach also singled in a run in the fourth inning for the Twins, who only scored once despite loading the bases in each of the first three innings.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The indoor-outdoor flow and natural materials will nod to the surroundings, while a central lodge with 360 canyon views will act as a communal gathering space.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Gulf would become a shipping channel, with 900-foot tankers traversing its narrow deep-water canyons that great whales and other marine species have evolved over millions of years to depend on for food, communication, mating, shelter and safe passage.—
Joel Reynolds,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Compliance, for one, poses a significant hurdle, specifically for healthcare organizations already burdened by tight margins and complex operational terrains.—
Chris Bowen,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The justices raised several examples to discern the point at which the right to free exercise of religion would be burdened.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Four people were killed and another was severely injured on Thursday when their cable car crashed into a ravine in Italy.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Wolves have filled humans with wonder throughout our history, and they have been featured in art and mythology for thousands of years.—
Olivia Ferrari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The seaside streets are filled with great shopping, dining, and architecture just waiting to be discovered.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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This scenic gorge captivates in winter, when water rushing over the vertical cliff walls freezes into a silent, crystal cathedral of blue-and-white icicles.—
Lisa Kadane,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
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Visitors can get a great tour of the park via the 83-mile scenic drive that offers stunning views of the river and its gorge around every twist and turn of the three-hour journey.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In total, your cereal dinner should pack around 30 grams of protein and enough fiber to reach your 25-to-35-gram-per-day goal, according to Van Eck.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
23 Apr. 2025
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About 300 people packed U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs’ townhall this week in El Cajon, many looking for answers and reassurance from the Democratic congresswoman about how to push back against President Trump’s agenda.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Multiple rooms in the house also feature floor-to-ceiling windows, giving sweeping views of the rolling mountains and valleys.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Between 24 and seven million years ago, shifting tectonic plates caused to alps to rise up and caused the collapse of the valley floor, allowing water from the Mediterranean to enter.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Saddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saddle. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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