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
Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
That second-half image — Peterson saddled on a folding chair, a trainer massaging his leg, assistant coach Jeremy Case pacing the sideline presumably to gather some updates — provided a reminder that in a moment’s notice, this Kansas team will need to be more than Darryn Peterson.
—Sam McDowell December 7, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Sunday Rose wore her hair — a noticeably darker and redder hue — down but slicked back, and the look was rounded out with a tan saddle bag by Dior and rectangle sunglasses.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Verb
In Colorado, Connecticut, and Maine, for example, new laws aim to increase transparency and prevent utilities from saddling customers with questionable costs—such as trade-association membership dues, donations to interest groups, advertising, and legal fees from rate cases.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
That second-half image — Peterson saddled on a folding chair, a trainer massaging his leg, assistant coach Jeremy Case pacing the sideline presumably to gather some updates — provided a reminder that in a moment’s notice, this Kansas team will need to be more than Darryn Peterson.
—Sam McDowell December 7, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
Noun
Luz’s chief liaison in the gillage was a fifty-three-year-old woman named Yolanda Miranda, paper-thin with soft features and a loose bob of saddle-brown hair.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Sunday Rose wore her hair — a noticeably darker and redder hue — down but slicked back, and the look was rounded out with a tan saddle bag by Dior and rectangle sunglasses.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddle
Verb
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Ballots from Georgia's 2020 election are loaded by the FBI onto trucks at the Fulton County Election Hub on Wednesday.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Once freed from the garbage, she was loaded onto a stretcher and brought to the aquarium.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The impact of that realization, combined with the serenity and natural beauty of the canyon, make an unforgettable first impression.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Right now, warm water is barely cresting the moraine, then flowing down a seabed canyon toward the glacier.—
Christian Elliott,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Through beloved characters, Sesame Street highlights the contributions of artists, performers, leaders, educators, and everyday heroes in ways young children can truly grasp without being burdened with an agenda.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Homer Glen is seeking $3 million in federal grants toward building a one-mile sanitary sewer line extension and another $1 million in federal funding to provide financial relief for senior citizens burdened with high water bills.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Low fence markers can be seen outlining the building zone along Route 2, which slopes along open land, wooded patches and some ravines.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the foothills of the Himalayas, a wire on a cable car snaps, leaving eight passengers, including several schoolchildren, dangling 900 feet above a ravine awaiting rescue before the remaining cable fails.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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By visiting a president who has used his power to harm the most vulnerable, the team would be turning its back on the very people who fill the stadiums, wear the jerseys, and give this team its heart.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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It’s filled with super-heightened emotions; unrestrained passion, betrayal, evil and even a magic spell or two.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Tri-Cities area has long been a hub for agriculture, wine and outdoor recreation, an area along the Snake River and Columbia River gorge that native Americans called the wintering grounds because of its temperate climate.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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These single-pitch routes scale the park’s 60-foot-deep gorge and range from W12 to W13 in difficulty.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
28 Jan. 2026
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This dish is packed with ground beef, veggies, cheesy hash browns, and cornflakes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bottles ship for free and are packed on ice to protect the concentrate’s flavor.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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These low-lying clouds typically form in the valley during the colder months when winds are light and the soil is moist.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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At the end of a winding valley road deep in the Purcell Mountains, Panorama Mountain Resort feels like a secret fortress of skiing.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Saddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saddle. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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