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Recent Examples of lateral
From box jumps to lateral bounds to burpees, plyometric exercises can be…intimidating.
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Moussa Diabate has lateral quickness, but being undersized could hurt against taller players on the interior.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Persistence & lateral movement After breaking in, attackers try to stay hidden.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
In lieu of the Speedcat’s traditional tongue, lateral and toe Puma branding, JJJJound’s logo is stamped at the heel and printed on the insole.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Moussa Diabate has lateral quickness, but being undersized could hurt against taller players on the interior.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Persistence & lateral movement After breaking in, attackers try to stay hidden.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
In lieu of the Speedcat’s traditional tongue, lateral and toe Puma branding, JJJJound’s logo is stamped at the heel and printed on the insole.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lateral
side
Adjective
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The wide-leg pants have two side pockets large enough to fit a phone, wallet, keys, or other essentials.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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While her husband is not a federal worker, his job’s income is irregular and food benefits help the family get through leaner times, in addition to side gigs like driving for DoorDash.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Lateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lateral. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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