Synonyms of bestride

bestride

verb

as in to straddle

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.

Related Words

• straddle
• sit
• squat
• lounge
• perch
• sprawl
• slouch
• set

Dissimilar Words

• stand
• rise
• arise
• get up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bestride

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

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

Mariachi Nuevo Santander from Roma High School in Roma, Texas traditionally bestrides the match-ups like a colossus, sporting flashy attire and impressive musicianship. — Joe Leydon, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024

In a streaming world, where more than half of American homes no longer have a cable subscription, there is no way for a president to rhetorically bestride the narrow world like a Colossus. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 3 July 2023