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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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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
The other one, Pacific Ocean Park, straddled the sand of Santa Monica and Venice.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
After 34 wild years of life, Kirke is no longer straddling the line between a rock-and-roll lifestyle and country music's culture.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Jeniffer straddles a sitting Chantel and leans in for the kiss.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 22 June 2025
The serial straddled two shops — the first nine shorts were produced by Fleischer Studios before Paramount acquired the shop and ousted its founders.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 10 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
After 34 wild years of life, Kirke is no longer straddling the line between a rock-and-roll lifestyle and country music's culture.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Jeniffer straddles a sitting Chantel and leans in for the kiss.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 22 June 2025
The serial straddled two shops — the first nine shorts were produced by Fleischer Studios before Paramount acquired the shop and ousted its founders.
—Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straddle
Verb
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Netflix officially announced the start of the shoot in Italy on July 2, sharing a snap of Collins perched on a vespa.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The lodge complex consisted of a main building and 114 standalone cabins perched at some 8,000 feet overlooking the canyon.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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The four-bedroom, four-bathroom getaway spans nearly 3,700 square feet and serves up panoramic ocean views via floor-to-ceiling windows, numerous skylights, and multiple terraces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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His experience spans ad agencies, sports marketing, media, and adtech.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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The two men appeared to shake hands before parting ways.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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Accompanied by her brother-in-law, Sen. Edward Kennedy, the former first lady was seen at N.Y.C.'s 21 Club — shaking hands with other frequenters.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Rather than sitting as a borderline postseason contender at the trade deadline, Toronto sits atop the American League and leads the A.L. East by multiple games.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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And the better his offense is, the less reason to sit him.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Pulp Fiction, about two hitmen — portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta — and how their exploits intersect with the lives of a cast of characters existing in the criminal underworld of Los Angeles, also stars Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Christopher Walken and Harvey Keitel.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 July 2025
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The public scrutiny and Astronomer's swift response reflects increasing demand for accountability among top executives, particularly when personal conduct intersects with workplace dynamics.—
Hannah Parry
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The woman immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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No need to duck the head toward the high point of the door frame.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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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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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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Data from 2023 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that Black workers comprise about 13% of the workforce but hold only 3.3% of executive-level jobs.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Developer Cal West Living has begun pre-sales for the two-story and three-story residences that comprise the Citrus Bay community, located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and I Street.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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“Straddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straddle. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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