straddling 1 of 2

noun

Definition of straddlingnext
as in fence-sitting

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straddling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of straddle
1
as in perching
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 spanning
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 shaking
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 Synonyms for straddling
  1. fence-sitting
  2. shaking
  3. tolerance
  4. sitting
  5. indifference
  6. sprawling
Noun
  • The outcome of this exceptionally tight presidential race may turn on whether Harris, in these final days of the campaign, can convince enough fence-sitting voters to embrace that message.
    David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
  • After the meeting, three delegates who had been fence-sitting for months sought me out for the secret handshake.
    Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of fence-sitting
Verb
  • Venus in Aquarius, in the meantime, is shaking things up in your third house of communication, sparking some strange conversations with siblings, close friends or perhaps over social media.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • According to a criminal complaint, Mangione began shaking after the question and he was taken into custody for questioning.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of shaking
Noun
  • But these suspicions point to ongoing uncertainty about the limits of state tolerance for citizen control over media piracy, which in Cuba, means controlling distribution.
    Laura-Zoë Humphreys and Daymar Valdés Frigola / Made by History, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
  • While a lot of data generally indicates support for pluralism and tolerance, many students will follow up their support for constructive dialogue with a fear of sharing their opinions publicly or even in class.
    Manu Meel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of tolerance
Verb
  • Netflix has another hit on its hands with Black Doves, the Keira Knightley spy thriller sitting at #1 on the charts with a 94% review score that only dipped recently to a 98%.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As a result, the processor is spending more of its time sitting idle, waiting for data to be fetched from memory.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sitting
Noun
  • While many Americans reacted with horror to the brutal shooting, others responded with indifference or callousness, citing their negative experiences with health insurance companies.
    Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The big picture: Parent UnitedHealth Group's plummeting market value this week suggests investors fear a regulatory crackdown in response to the public outcry over coverage denials and corporate indifference.
    Maya Goldman, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of indifference
Verb
  • For travelers preferring a peaceful moment before their flight, the sprawling lounge offers numerous zones to relax, work and dine.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other highlights include two private elevator landings and a sprawling living area spotlighted by a mosaic mural.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of sprawling
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