saddled

past tense of saddle

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Recent Examples of saddled Officials still at the agency told me that the pileup of new policies, combined with staff departures, has saddled them with heavier workloads. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddled
Verb
  • The New York Yankees loaded the bases in the fifth inning Tuesday against Valdez at Houston's Daikin Park.
    Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • These tools typically consist of two handles that are spring loaded.
    Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The same goes for Germany, which is additionally burdened by an impossible housing situation, impenetrable bureaucracy, and a bad digital infrastructure.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Prince George is not being burdened by tremendous royal expectations, exposure and scrutiny.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And in a world filled with junk content, where everyone is a wannabe influencer peddling their lifestyle and products, Tate’s a pretty good pick for learning how to live your life, said 21-year-old John Fitch, who spars at Betiss’ gym a few times a week.
    Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Right on time, Target dropped a Fall Outfit Storefront filled with sweaters, dresses, shoes, and bags that make getting dressed easy.
    Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Saddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saddled. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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