SADDLE Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of saddle

as in to load

to place a weight or burden on to the social worker it seemed as though her supervisor had once again saddled her with a truly hopeless case

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saddle

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noun

ˈsa-dᵊl

as in canyon

a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage the next day's hike was a stiff climb out of the saddle where they had camped for the night

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Recent Examples of saddle

Verb

Hermès artisans still saddle stitch leather goods by hand and screen-print scarves using an archive of more than seventy-five thousand proprietary colors. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 An unmounted horse galloping into a ranch, saddle empty and reins flying, is a standard cue for horse people to seek the rider. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026

Noun

In Florida, e-bikes are defined as a bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The anglers used a special saddle-style weighing apparatus to check each laker’s weight. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saddle

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Verb

Most of the half-hour was spent just waiting for scientific databases to load.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
The company also said owners can teach the robot to load a dishwasher and clear a cat litter box.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of load

Noun

And this week, our story about the dwindling water levels in Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest reservoir, shows breathtaking expanses of dry canyon plunging to a shrinking, narrow ribbon of teal green.

— Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026
The kitchen, for example, had overhead cabinets that blocked the views of the cliffs and canyons of Topanga State Park, which stretches just beyond the living room and deck.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of canyon

Verb

In 2024, the most recent year with available data, more than 41% of households were burdened in both San Bernardino and Riverside County.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Traffic burdens residents daily, and heavy rain keeps exposing the same stormwater weaknesses.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of burden

Noun

The National Park and World Biosphere Reserve affords nearly 10 miles to hike amid towering ravine walls, flowing streams, and dense forests.

— Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of ravine

Verb

Around the three-and-a-half-hour mark of the race, the finish-line medical tent filled.

— Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
The interiors, meanwhile, are by Philip Johnson and filled with an insane Warhol-and-Jeff-Koons art collection thanks to billionaire owner Aby Rosen.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of fill

Noun

Most Popular Teide National Park, Tenerife Sprawled across the middle of this Canary island, Teide National Park is a jaw-dropping land of soaring heights and deep gorges, each as breathtaking as the next.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Everybody else walked out of the gorge under their own power, following a rope line that had been set up by Ouray Mountain Rescue.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of gorge

Verb

Kisiel is certain the finding could become more important as electronics shrink and more components are packed closer together.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
But beyond the pretty bottle, the formula packs a serious skin-care punch, with 5% mandelic acid, azelaic acid, and licorice root to gently improve the appearance of dark underarms.

— Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of pack

Noun

The predominant suites—all of which have generous outdoor space—are spread across four buildings whose Indonesian names translate to mountain, hill, plateau and valley.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The worst came during the early hours of July 28, when heavy rains fell on already soggy ground, running down steep hills into narrow river valleys — a perfect recipe for fast, devastating flooding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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