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in the saddle

ADJECTIVE
high-powered
Synonyms
WEAK
authoritarian authoritative commanding controlling dominant dynamic effective effectual forceful forcible in control influential mighty potent robust ruling strong supreme weighty
ADJECTIVE
mounted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
seated
STRONG
horsed riding
Antonyms
WEAK
afoot dismounted unhorsed
ADJECTIVE
powerful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
all-powerful authoritative capable compelling dominant dynamic energetic forceful impressive influential mighty persuasive potent robust vigorous
WEAK
able almighty authoritarian big-wheel cogent commanding competent controlling convincing effectual efficacious forcible in control omnipotent overruling paramount preeminent prevailing puissant ruling sovereign stalwart strapping strengthy sturdy supreme telling upper hand weighty wicked wieldy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idle impotent inactive incapable ineffective ineffectual insignificant lethargic unimportant weak
WEAK
unable
ADJECTIVE
ready
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accessible apt handy qualified ripe
STRONG
adjusted anticipating arranged completed covered equipped fit near organized primed set waiting wired
WEAK
all set all systems go at beck and call at fingertips at hand at the ready champing at bit close to hand convenient equal to expectant fixed for in line in order in place in position in readiness on call on hand on tap on the brink open to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incapable unskilled
WEAK
unavailable uneducated unprepared unready untrained

Example Sentences

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Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel had another tough day in the saddle, finishing the stage in 15th place, almost a minute back, leaving him 10th overall at 2min 25sec.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

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

Red Dead Redemption puts you in the saddle for a Wild West cowboy fantasy, while Crusader Kings simulates all the drama of European royalty.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Looking to sharpen your skills in the saddle or finally live out your barrel-racing dreams?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

His extreme endurance also impressed the cowboys, especially when he rode hundreds of miles, spending all day and night in the saddle, without complaint.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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