BESTRIDE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

bestride

verb

Definition of bestride

as in to straddle

to sit or ride with your legs on either side of (something) The dog liked to bestride the back of the sofa, and it was soon in tatters.

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Recent Examples of bestride The United States will once again bestride the world like a colossus deterring enemies and making other nations safe from the likes of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024 Humanity bestrides the planet, explores the cosmos, and continues to reshape itself because humans are the world’s most inventive, adaptable animal. — Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024 Mariachi Nuevo Santander from Roma High School in Roma, Texas traditionally bestrides the match-ups like a colossus, sporting flashy attire and impressive musicianship. — Joe Leydon, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024 In a streaming world, where more than half of American homes no longer have a cable subscription, there is no way for a president to rhetorically bestride the narrow world like a Colossus. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 3 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for bestride

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straddle

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The logistical complications of a facility that straddles the border are unavoidable.

— Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Meta has primarily marketed its agent toward consumers, while OpenAI's product straddles both the enterprise and consumer markets.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

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