be in the saddle

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administer v.
call the shots v.
domineer v.
supervise v.

VERB

administer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administrate carry out conduct direct execute govern oversee supervise

STRONG

boss control head render run superintend

WEAK

be in the driver's seat crack the whip head up hold the reins pull the strings pull the wires ride herd on run the show sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

leave neglect obey

STRONG

WEAK

deny forego frustrate mismanage refuse withhold

VERB

call the shots

Synonyms

WEAK

be in control be in the driver's seat call the tune lay down the law make the decisions make the rules run the show wear the trousers

VERB

domineer

Synonyms

STRONG

bend bluster browbeat bulldoze bully dominate hector intimidate menace overbear predominate preponderate prevail reign rule swagger threaten tyrannize

WEAK

boss around call the shots henpeck in the driver's seat keep under thumb kick around lead by the nose push the buttons rule the roost run the show run things throw weight around

Antonyms

STRONG

assist help leave alone serve submit surrender

WEAK

follow yield

VERB

supervise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administer conduct deal with direct handle inspect look after oversee take care of

STRONG

boss chaperon control overlook quarterback run superintend survey

WEAK

be in charge be in driver's seat be on duty be responsible for call the play call the shots crack the whip keep an eye on preside over ride herd on run the show run things sit on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

mismanage neglect

STRONG

follow serve

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be in the saddle

But it's a brutal sport, which requires its very best to be in the saddle for several hours almost every day of their lives.

From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026

He has since calmed down and John Velazquez will be in the saddle Saturday to lend an experienced hand.

From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2017

Victor Espinoza will again be in the saddle.

From Reuters ● Mar. 24, 2016

The abandonment of racing at Navan on Saturday afternoon today means Carberry, who was a late booking before the Welsh National, will be in the saddle again.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 15, 2013

A few more seconds and he would be in the saddle!

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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