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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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
Ron Kim, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
Miller allowed a single on his first pitch to Tucker, the Cubs tied the ballgame — and saddled Verlander with a no decision in the process.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
The focus makes sense considering the equestrian heritage of the French luxury brand, which got its start in 1837 as a harness and saddle maker.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
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Verb
The same playbook is unfolding at Manhattan’s Carnegie House, where tech billionaire Michael Dell’s investment firm has saddled residents with a five-fold rent increase, risking the homes of 324 families.
—Ron Kim, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
Miller allowed a single on his first pitch to Tucker, the Cubs tied the ballgame — and saddled Verlander with a no decision in the process.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Noun
The mesh forefoot is flexible and breathable, while TPU overlays around the toe and saddle enhanced the durability and hold, although seeming a bit plasticky (until dirt build-up took the shine off).
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
The focus makes sense considering the equestrian heritage of the French luxury brand, which got its start in 1837 as a harness and saddle maker.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saddle
Verb
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Garbage trucks will arrive to pick up trash when bins reach fully loaded.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Laughs are loading for this year’s New York Comedy Festival.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Temperatures at the lowest canyon elevations will be well into the triple digits on Monday.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Other distinctive features of the main lodge include a dining room with canyon views, saloon, sunroom, auditorium and post office.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Verb
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For instance, if a colleague of color shares an experience of racial bias, responding with emotional upset (even if valid) can shift the focus back to the person in power, burdening the individual seeking support.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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His fiscal choices are reckless, favoring insiders while burdening taxpayers.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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In a ravine near the home, officers found the bodies of two adults and a teen, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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His daughter, former Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva, is running to fill his seat.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Many in the City of London fear that Reeves will try to fill a growing hole in her fiscal plans by increasing taxes on the financial services sector, such as an increase in the bank levy, or on wealthy individuals.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The gorge is an unusual place for northern Michigan.—
Carl T. Johnson,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2025
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However, dogs that gorge on cicadas will find their exoskeletons difficult to digest, resulting in an upset stomach, abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhea.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Black Bean Brownies Black bean brownies are fudgy, indulgent, and packed with protein, making for a rich and satisfying dessert.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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For adults and parents, packing a Kindling pretzel in their kid's lunch or giving it as a snack feels like a small victory.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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However, some fog development may occur near and southeast of I-71 and in the river valley areas.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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For California and Oregon, the NWS said high temperatures in the triple digits, including up to 110 degrees in western Siskiyou County's valleys would be possible.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Saddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saddle. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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