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bestrides

verb as in mount

verb as in straddle

verb as in tower above

verb as in dominate

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Example Sentences

He then bestrides the royal mule, dressed in kingly robes, which are composed of gold and silver cloth.

Strange as it may seem, it is very light upon the horse, which the postilion also bestrides.

From pavement to bridge, and from bridge to pavement, we effected the long step which bestrides the Rhine.

Among them there is a sketch by Hokusai which reminds me of the way in which my mind bestrides stray fancies that float past.

To the left of the batteries, close to the battalion of Marines, Heintzelman bestrides his horse, near some of his own Division.

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On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to bestrides, such as: arise, escalate, go up, rise, soar, and ascend.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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