BESTRIDES Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

bestrides

verb

present tense third-person singular of bestride

as in straddles

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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Recent Examples of bestrides The Lone Star State is already a literal powerhouse that bestrides domestic energy production. —

Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026

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straddles

Verb

Cinematographer Ben Goodman straddles the line between both with sharp lensing that places particular emphasis on overhead shots, underlining Caplan’s horizontal helplessness.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
That was followed by Lake Hartell, which straddles Georgia and South Carolina, Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, and Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho rounding out the top five.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026