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verb

Definition of saddlenext
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 How to pronounce saddle (audio)
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
Barkley hadn’t always been saddled by lackluster Knicks games; in 2010-11, New York was afforded a grand total of zero national TV dates. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026 With the state’s public pension debt and recent history as a guide, policymakers should know not to take good returns as an excuse to saddle taxpayers with more pension costs. — Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
Noun
Unable to locate him despite searching in the heat, Fisher was escorted by volunteers to the next veterinary check while rescue teams used the GPS tracker attached to the horse’s saddle to locate him. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The most famous item is a birch-bark saddle emblazoned with a prancing horse – the design from which the tomb takes its modern name. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for saddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddle
  1. load
  2. canyon
  3. burden
  4. ravine
  5. fill
  6. gorge
  7. pack
  8. valley
Verb
  • Similarly, loading up the XI for the opener away to Fulham with players who have enjoyed the benefits of a full pre-season makes sense, too.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Singles by Trout, Nolan Schanuel and Vaughn Grissom loaded the bases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • The voice-over then states that Williams fatally shot himself and fell into the canyon.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Officers pursued him toward the canyon, where an officer found him near the edge behind a shopping center.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of canyon
Verb
  • Despite being the wealthiest generation, boomers are still burdened by significant debt.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Unfortunately, Brebner then burdens her with an overwritten internal monologue that would make more sense if Anna’s previous career had been as a Broadway writer.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of burden
Noun
  • Rising from near the Aegean coast to 9,573-foot Mytikas, Greece’s highest peak, the mountain encompasses forests, ravines, limestone cliffs, and alpine habitat with unusually rich plant diversity.
    — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The motorcycle drove down a ravine and struck a tree, according to the crash log.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ravine
Verb
  • The question is whether the people who filled it out can get a copy.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • It's filled with design-centric knick-knacks for your artsy friend.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of fill
Noun
  • Many routes through Orlias Gorge begin near Dion at the tiny chapel of Agios Konstantinos, followed by a short forest hike into the gorge.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Round out your visit with a ride aboard the Maid of the Mist, descend into the gorge at Cave of the Winds, or simply pause to take in the roar and mist of one of North America’s most spectacular natural wonders.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of gorge
Verb
  • Preparing lunch together can also become a lesson in practical problem-solving, like figuring out which ingredients are better packed separately to avoid a soggy sandwich surprise.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, Green helped Beloozerov shave his head and packed his clothes in a plastic tote.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pack
Noun
  • On its edge is the Romanesque church of Pieve di San Leolino, which features a 16th-century cloister and valley views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In this tobacco-growing valley, a Turkish-Muslim community devoted to faith, family and tradition allows gender equality to flourish quietly, rooted in the belief that all beings are equal.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of valley

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