STRADDLED Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

straddled

verb

past tense of straddle

as in perched

to be in or move into a seated or standing position with your legs on either side of (something) She straddled the horse and waited for her riding partner to mount.

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as in spanned

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 shook

to agree with or seem to agree with two opposite sides of (something) The politician straddled the issue for weeks.

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Allen, who's facing two counts of murder and two counts of murder while kidnapping the girls, appeared in a long-sleeve, button-down purple shirt and khaki pants, with his eyeglasses perched on his head.

Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2024
The main restaurant, perched on a deck that extends over the water, is a dreamlike setting.

Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

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