Synonyms of bestrides

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.

Related Words

• straddles
• sits
• sprawls
• squats
• slouches
• perches
• lounges
• sets

Dissimilar Words

• stands
• rises
• arises
• gets up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bestrides

His career essentially bestrides the slow-to-grow Before Times and the apparent soccer paradise of today, which was fortified by remarkable facilities, boosted by an ideal central location and forged by an eagerly welcoming host city that slugged above its weight to make this happen. — Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

The Lone Star State is already a literal powerhouse that bestrides domestic energy production. — Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026