1
2
as in suspiciously
with distrust
she glanced at us sideways when she heard us claim we weren't there that night
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sideways
After three scoreless outings, including two saves, to begin his Marlins tenure, things went sideways for Fairbanks in April.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
In just split seconds, a speeding car going sideways comes to a crashing stop.
—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
In the 34th minute of a round of 16 match against Bulgaria, Negrete passed to teammate Javier Aguirre and then launched himself sideways to scissor kick Aguirre’s return volley and score a dazzling goal.
—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 June 2026
Seeds are sprinkled onto a two-inch-deep layer of sand laid out on a plastic tarp, which forces the sod’s root system to grow sideways instead of down.
—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sideways
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
In just split seconds, a speeding car going sideways comes to a crashing stop.
—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
In the 34th minute of a round of 16 match against Bulgaria, Negrete passed to teammate Javier Aguirre and then launched himself sideways to scissor kick Aguirre’s return volley and score a dazzling goal.
—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 June 2026
Seeds are sprinkled onto a two-inch-deep layer of sand laid out on a plastic tarp, which forces the sod’s root system to grow sideways instead of down.
—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sideways
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sideways
Adverb
-
Switchable defender who slides laterally very well for his size.
-
These passwords allowed the threat actors to move laterally to compromise Active Directory environments and other centralized authentication systems.
Adverb
-
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias — who has amassed a suspiciously formidable war chest for someone just running to hold his statewide post — is widely expected to declare.
-
Simone Kanter, the Goldman aide, deleted his fake ‘Boogie on, Brad’ clip of a suspiciously limber-looking Lander that was intended to spotlight the rival’s use of spliced footage from their debates in the NY-10 race to create social media attack ads.
Adverb
-
His presentation obliquely mentioned Marklar, though not by name.
-
Picture him in his threadbare suit, nervously smoking his Tecla cigarettes, his eyes obliquely devouring everything, his notes on a small table that resembles a pulpit.
Cite this Entry
“Sideways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sideways. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
