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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For years, Surf City conservatives like Gates have reveled in playing the burr in the saddle of deep blue California.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"Primoz is hard to read, he's always in the saddle," said Pidcock.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

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

Tempted, with Craig Williams in the saddle, came second ahead of Jimmysstar, ridden by Ethan Brown.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

He finished the race, then pivoted in the saddle to see what had happened.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

in the saddle

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