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as in to span
to be on both sides of (something)
The town straddles the river. The movie straddles the line between comedy and drama.
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as in to shake
to agree with or seem to agree with two opposite sides of (something)
The politician straddled the issue for weeks.
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Recent Examples of straddle
While Silversea and Seabourn straddle the line between luxury and expedition, a pair of high‑end specialists cater directly to travelers seeking adventure wrapped in indulgence.
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The legislation comes as transgender Kansas Citians are straddling two states that have sought to restrict their rights.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Another is the rise in millennials, straddled by student loan debt and lower wages than their parents, moving out later or moving back home after school.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Other perks include soft-close drawers, easy assembly, and an adaptable look that straddles multiple reference points.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 2026
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The legislation comes as transgender Kansas Citians are straddling two states that have sought to restrict their rights.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Another is the rise in millennials, straddled by student loan debt and lower wages than their parents, moving out later or moving back home after school.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Other perks include soft-close drawers, easy assembly, and an adaptable look that straddles multiple reference points.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straddle
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The 19th-century villa’s position, perched on the vertiginous slopes right on the water’s edge, means nothing gets in the way of you and the lake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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During the recording, Gomez was sitting on the floor and Blanco had his bare foot perched up on a coffee table right next to her.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The 98th Academy Awards will feature 24 competitive categories spanning acting, directing, best picture, and technical achievements, including the best casting category.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The board made the decision after roughly seven hours of deliberations spanning two days, the latest dramatic turn for the nation’s second-largest school district, which has been navigating budget reductions and labor negotiations even before this week’s federal action.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Witnesses described the Israeli airstrikes as particularly intense, shaking homes in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hopes for any stability and settling out, however, have been quickly shaken.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even with all the recent swings in the market, the S&P 500 index that sits at the heart of many 401(k) accounts is still within 3% of its record set in January.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Eleven games into its league schedule, Alajuelense (4-4-3) sits sixth in the Costa Rican table after winning its last two contests.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The external and internal expectations should intersect this week.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, Skip Schumaker’s passions — baseball and community investment through the Jessie Rees Foundation — intersected.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Selling Garland was less about his abilities as an individual contributor and less about ducking his no-move clause, which kicks in on July 1, and more about Vancouver leaning into leaguewide interest in Garland and cleaning up its books overall with an eye toward long-term planning.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Post videos of catching them ducking in Statehouse hallways.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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We are accustomed to billionaires who bestride the landscape with the imperial arrogance of Roman emperors.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 Dec. 2025
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Sovereignty, the Triple Crown Class of 2025’s Derby and Belmont victor and Saratoga-man-of-the-minute, bestrides the ultra-short Travers Stakes field of five as an undisputed equine colossus.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The current Pentagon press corps comprises mostly conservative outlets that agreed to the policy.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Federal money comprises about two-thirds of Florida’s Medicaid budget, which provides care to more than 4 million people.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Straddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straddle. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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