as in partial
inclined to favor one side over another
my neighbor's account of how the feud got started was somewhat one-sided
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Recent Examples of one-sided
Questions rarely stay one-sided for long.
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Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
In contrast to the article’s framing of a one-sided right‑wing assault on science, some conservative and centrist commentators argue that the larger problem is the politicization of universities and research institutions by the left.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Plus, it is nearly always showcased on a one-sided basis.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The one-sided conversation ended with Hocevar patting Wallace on the shoulder — defusing the tension while offering little remorse.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The outcome might have been more one-sided, but the Crusaders had two runners thrown out at the plate.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The showpiece against the hosts was the first genuinely one-sided final in the competition, with the Swedes unable to cope with Pele, Vava, Garrincha and the marauding Djalma Santos.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Few issues are entirely one-sided.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Anne Enright on the one-sided contract of honesty.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
In contrast to the article’s framing of a one-sided right‑wing assault on science, some conservative and centrist commentators argue that the larger problem is the politicization of universities and research institutions by the left.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Plus, it is nearly always showcased on a one-sided basis.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The one-sided conversation ended with Hocevar patting Wallace on the shoulder — defusing the tension while offering little remorse.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
The outcome might have been more one-sided, but the Crusaders had two runners thrown out at the plate.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
The showpiece against the hosts was the first genuinely one-sided final in the competition, with the Swedes unable to cope with Pele, Vava, Garrincha and the marauding Djalma Santos.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Few issues are entirely one-sided.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Anne Enright on the one-sided contract of honesty.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-sided
Adjective
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Marshall, a Boston-area native who now lives in Queens, allegedly repeatedly failed to pay her workers or gave them only partial payments.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The aftermath of the heist sparked multiple partial closures, delayed openings, and staff strikes this past December and January, with staff saying they are overworked and understaffed and that the museum needed greater investment in its infrastructure.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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But if his intention is a quick rate cut, the new chairman might be entering a hostile work environment.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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French, American, British and other naval crews already have experience of escorting civilian ships through hostile fire in the region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Even though Mercola has now reversed his position on vitamin K, many on social media still cling to debunked and distorted claims.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
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The strange fruits of Koosha’s process premiered Wednesday night at the Tribeca Festival in New York — a work that was just another indie film on one hand but also a glimpse at the distorted mirror of film’s future on the other.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Until Congress enacts a uniform national ban on partisan gerrymandering, the amendment’s advocates argue New York shouldn’t fight with its hands tied behind its back.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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My colleague Michael Scherer reported on the administration’s decision to supersede America250, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to celebrating this year’s Independence Day, with a partisan analogue, Freedom 250.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Certain groups of people may be underrepresented in the data AI relies on, resulting in biased outcomes, some said.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The causes of these disparities are often attributed to organizational policies, biased hiring practices, and structural inequities.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“One-sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-sided. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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