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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
The gulf between their two worlds is wide, and Jude straddles it with wide-ranging intellect and his characteristic impish wit, while also telling a surprisingly heartfelt story about the lengths to which a mother will go for love.
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 June 2026
Some applicants straddle the line between new and old, offering fresh perspectives without being unfamiliar with the players or the game.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Throughout much of his career, Bruno Mars has straddled the line between pop and R&B.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
That result isn’t surprising given that the seat, which straddles Orange and Riverside counties, was designed last year, in part, to syphon Republican voters away from other congressional districts.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 11 June 2026
Some applicants straddle the line between new and old, offering fresh perspectives without being unfamiliar with the players or the game.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Throughout much of his career, Bruno Mars has straddled the line between pop and R&B.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
That result isn’t surprising given that the seat, which straddles Orange and Riverside counties, was designed last year, in part, to syphon Republican voters away from other congressional districts.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for straddle
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Some of those perched atop the street poles formed circles with their arms, turning themselves into makeshift basketball hoops while people below launched shots toward them.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Nearby, local staples include Crazy Burger Cafe and Juice Bar for creative brunches and the Coast Guard House Restaurant for lobster rolls and ocean views perched directly above the water.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The suspects spanned the country, living in states including Missouri, Ohio and California.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The Town of Cramerton will debut a new permanent architectural lighting installation on its iconic 200-foot pedestrian bridge spanning from its riverfront downtown to the 40-acre Goat Island Park as part of its celebration of America’s 250th birthday on June 27 (Town Event Calendar).—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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While the procedure hasn’t completely shaken off the stigma, in 2026, the BB… sorry, fat grafting to the butt is reemerging as a safe surgery that prioritizes shape over size.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2025
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After dinner the group of us started swapping tales from hunt camps, and Favre’s brother-in-law, Josh Ladner, pointed to the faded T-shirt Brett was wearing and shook his head.—
John B. Snow,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
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The bio-pool, which sits alongside some of the villas, is treated solely with aquatic plants, excluding the use of chemicals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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For an East Coast alternative, SoJo Spa Club in New Jersey sits a 25-minute bus ride from New York’s Port Authority and offers thermal pools, a Korean bath house, a volcanic sand bath and saunas.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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As luxury fitness increasingly intersects with hospitality, wellness, and longevity trends, Equinox’s newest location reflects where the industry as a whole is headed and reinforces its continued leadership in this category.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This is how sports betting and athletes have intersected for much of the past six months.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Otherwise, Makar will be wincing through pain trying to explain the unfathomable, Blackwood will be dropping F-bombs in disbelief and MacKinnon will be ducking reporters despite being the team’s best player.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Aguirre’s refusal to duck a fight, even when facing imposing odds against him, is evident in his decision to return a third time to lead Mexico in a World Cup.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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His career essentially bestrides the slow-to-grow Before Times and the apparent soccer paradise of today, which was fortified by remarkable facilities, boosted by an ideal central location and forged by an eagerly welcoming host city that slugged above its weight to make this happen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The film depicts a world where the Four are something like the Beatles, the Kennedys, the Curies, and the Brady Bunch all in one, a globe-bestriding celebrity family responsible for staving off supernatural threats and, seemingly, establishing world peace.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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Still, there is a major gap in revenue among the 136 teams that comprise the Football Bowl Subdivision.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Nvidia recently pushed back on an analyst report from Asia that said Rubin, the chip technology expected to comprise the bulk of GPU sales in 2027, was seeing early production problems.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Straddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straddle. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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