1
as in to perch
to be in or move into a seated or standing position with your legs on either side of (something)
She straddled the horse and waited for her riding partner to mount.
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2
as in to span
to be on both sides of (something)
The town straddles the river. The movie straddles the line between comedy and drama.
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3
as in to shake
to agree with or seem to agree with two opposite sides of (something)
The politician straddled the issue for weeks.
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Recent Examples of straddle
Lisa’s solo musical output straddles the line and blends multiple genres.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The snag for potential Poker Face guest-star nominees is that the second season will straddle the Emmys eligibility window, which is the end of May, so Cynthia will have to be in an early-season episode to be eligible this year.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Nor does the movie stylistically choose between genre piece and character drama, straddling both in a non-hyperbolic way that is atmospheric, nuanced and well-crafted, if also eventually a little frustrating.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
The island, with a population of just 56,000 people, straddles the strategically important region between the U.S. and Russia and is home to vast supplies of rare earth minerals needed to make everything from mobile phones to renewable energy technology.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The snag for potential Poker Face guest-star nominees is that the second season will straddle the Emmys eligibility window, which is the end of May, so Cynthia will have to be in an early-season episode to be eligible this year.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Nor does the movie stylistically choose between genre piece and character drama, straddling both in a non-hyperbolic way that is atmospheric, nuanced and well-crafted, if also eventually a little frustrating.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
The island, with a population of just 56,000 people, straddles the strategically important region between the U.S. and Russia and is home to vast supplies of rare earth minerals needed to make everything from mobile phones to renewable energy technology.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straddle
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The resort is perched on cliffs overlooking turquoise waters, surrounded by lemon groves and ancient ruins, but beneath its pristine façade lie secrets of exploitation, hypocrisy and clashing egos.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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In lieu of narrative progression, Lund is singularly intent on generating an atmosphere that makes the viewer feel like they’re perched in the bleachers.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This brand-new suite spans three floors at the tippy top of the Mata Atlantica Tower, with unbeatable floor-to-ceiling views over the sprawling Brazilian metropolis.—
Katie Lockhart,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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The notices spanned a cross-section of higher education institutions: Ivy League institutions like Columbia, Harvard, and Princeton as well as state universities in California, Florida, Ohio, and New York.—
Helen Coster and Julia Harte,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the past, Boston has been able to shake off adversity and remain successful.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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New tariffs take effect this week upending global alliances, shaking business and consumer confidence, and rattling the markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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In some temples, a monk’s duty is to sit inside one of the main halls and wait until the laity comes to receive offerings and give blessings.—
Brooke Schedneck,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2025
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Fields and Tyrod Taylor’s presence would allow someone like Dart (or any rookie quarterback) to sit and develop for a year or two.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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He's been covering style, grooming and watches for over a decade, traveling across the world to examine how these topics intersect with the broader… Read More Read More On: Jaeger-LeCoultre Patek Philippe Vacheron Constantin Watch Collector Watches & Wonders Like this article?—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Doing so not only shows you how our economies intersect, but also how to leverage that intersection to your advantage.—
Rahim Madhavji,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Students with special needs on a New York City school bus were forced to duck for cover as the vehicle was struck by gunfire.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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That rain saw both Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri slide off the circuit, but Norris was able to regain control of his car and immediately duck into the pits to swap his slicks for intermediates.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The United States will once again bestride the world like a colossus deterring enemies and making other nations safe from the likes of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Nov. 2024
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Humanity bestrides the planet, explores the cosmos, and continues to reshape itself because humans are the world’s most inventive, adaptable animal.—
Nicholas Eberstadt,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, community members in Ingersoll expressed concern over job stability in the current landscape, with the plant’s 1,300 employees comprising a significant chunk of the area's roughly 11,000 residents.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Beatens stars opposite a high profile cast, comprising Juliet Stevenson as the U.S. Secretary of State, Arash Marandi, who plays the Iranian foreign minister, alongside Sam Crane, Anthony Azizi and Alexander Behrang Keshtkar.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Straddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straddle. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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