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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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

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As a result, many resort to Medi-Cal, saddling the state with the healthcare costs instead of employers. — Christine Mai-Duc, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 This created not just a current budget drain but also saddled us with long-term pension costs. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026

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Women who attended the ceremony had the chance to play games to enter a raffle for a chance to win a Chanel or Dior saddle bag, USA TODAY can confirm. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Tractor Supply sells a wide variety of items, including grills, lawn mowers, ammunition, clothing, tools, gardening products, ATVs, horse saddles, kayaks and live chicks. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for saddle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddle

Verb

Both teams loaded the bases in the seventh but failed to score.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Antonio Lorenzo Covington, 32, was unable to explain the extra charges, despite being at the scene when the vehicle was loaded and towed, court documents report.

— Mark Price July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of load

Verb

Where The Algorithm Fails My primary focus today is healthcare operations, an industry historically burdened by manual labor, convoluted billing systems and razor-thin margins.

— David Farbman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Younger people are similarly cost-burdened, including 37% of those age 25 to 34 and 31% of those 35 to 44, the Joint Center has reported.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of burden

Noun

The bus, which was carrying passengers from Sétif to the Algerian capital, skidded in the locality of El Karma, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from Algiers, before plunging into a deep ravine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Both vehicles went into a nearby ravine and the tree line, a police report said.

— Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of ravine

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Spoon about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture in the center of each square, and spread slightly to fill the smaller square while maintaining the border.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
The seats were filled with families and friends all huddled underneath the shade of umbrellas to enjoy an afternoon ice cream.

— Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of fill

Noun

The outdoorsy traveler hiking the gorges in Crete or the trails in Andros should bring a pair of sturdy shoes, a hat for sun protection, and tons of SPF.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 July 2026
The results highlight just how broad America's autumn appeal has become, stretching from classic New England escapes to Rocky Mountain landscapes and Pacific Northwest river gorges.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of gorge

Verb

Once a lawyerly panel, a takeover by a trio of conservatives deeply mistrustful of the state’s voting system has turned the board’s once mundane meetings into boisterous events packed with crowds of cheering and jeering activists.

— Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Whipped up in only 20 minutes, it’s packed with flavor from goat cheese, walnuts, prosciutto, green apple, and loads of garlic.

— Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of pack

Noun

Smoke is expected to blow into the North Bay valleys Friday, peaking in the afternoon and evening hours.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The formations, known as polygonal fractures, were spotted as the rover explored a valley called Valle Grande, according to a news release by NASA.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of valley

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