bestridden

verb

past participle of bestride
as in straddled
to sit or ride with your legs on either side of (something) The dog liked to bestride the back of the sofa, and it was soon in tatters.

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  1. straddled
  2. squatted
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  • The dress straddled the line between classic LBD styling and playful plumage.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Born in Tunisia and raised in Italy, Talem’s life and acting career has straddled Europe and the Middle East.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of straddled
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  • When not giving water, Radha squatted under the awning of the vegetable-oil store next to the liquor shop.
    — Akhil Sharma, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For most of that session, Melton squatted behind the plate, sweating and catching bullpens for pitchers who had more experience and more college offers.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of squatted
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“Bestridden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestridden. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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