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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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
Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
The colt's trainer, Todd Pletcher, has saddled 10 horses at the Preakness and is still seeking his first win.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 16 May 2025
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 May 2025
On March 23, Alvarado was riding the horse Term at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, when his thoroughbred suffered a heart attack, sending Alvarado off his saddle.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 May 2025
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Verb
Trainer Michael McCarthy saddled the 3-year-old colt to a masterful win Saturday in 1 minute, 55.47 seconds.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
The colt's trainer, Todd Pletcher, has saddled 10 horses at the Preakness and is still seeking his first win.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 16 May 2025
Noun
The drive unit incorporates the saddle, the front wheel, and a steering wheel equipped with front and rear brake levers.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 May 2025
On March 23, Alvarado was riding the horse Term at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, when his thoroughbred suffered a heart attack, sending Alvarado off his saddle.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddle
Verb
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Anthony Volpe couldn't make the throw to third base, and the Dodgers suddenly had the bases loaded and nobody out.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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With the bases now loaded and no one out, Cole started to rear back.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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For a time from the late 1880s, Redondo Beach, with its steep, deep offshore canyon, did a brisk trade as a port for lumber to build L.A.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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If your summer vacation plans include exploring sandstone canyons, watching wildlife or gawking at geothermal wonders, this may not be the year to do so at a national park.—
Ruffin Prevost,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The state should celebrate the homeschooling community, not burden us with regulations.—
Nicholas Tampio,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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The shuttle got burdened by so many crazy requirements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Consumers can just fill up with gasoline to charge the battery if a charging port is unavailable.—
Joe D'Allegro,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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And if how well graduates do in the labor market is now a key driver of excellence, that should translate into greater economic mobility for students and a more prepared talent supply to fill key jobs in local economies.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The lovely gorge setting makes Screw Auger a popular place to visit in the summer.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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There are also a number of other waterfalls—including Cane Creek Falls and Piney Falls—as well as streams, gorges, and dense forests.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Lorde is packing her forthcoming studio album, Virgin, with visceral feelings.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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The show will be packed with huge stars, exclusive reveals, and live performances for fans.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 May 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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The juxtaposition of 2025 to 2000 belies the occasional peaks and longer stretches in the valley that the franchise has experienced in that time.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Saddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saddle. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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