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Organizations can also block lateral interview requests (such as an offensive coordinator at one team interviewing for the same role with another team).
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Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Notably, the new Air Max Goadome Low SP forgoes any prominent lateral Swoosh, moving the debossed logo to the heel of the shoe and adding perforations reminiscent of the standard Goadome across the side.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
But what about Flores’ other opportunities — the seemingly lateral ones that exist?
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
No opening at the executive table, no clear path up, and no lateral moves look promising either.
—Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Notably, the new Air Max Goadome Low SP forgoes any prominent lateral Swoosh, moving the debossed logo to the heel of the shoe and adding perforations reminiscent of the standard Goadome across the side.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
But what about Flores’ other opportunities — the seemingly lateral ones that exist?
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
No opening at the executive table, no clear path up, and no lateral moves look promising either.
—Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lateral
side
Adjective
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Priced at $30, the form-fitting piece boasts two side zipper pockets to house your phone, wallet, and any other everyday essentials.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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The long-sleeve top has a close fit without being constricting, and the wide-leg sweatpants have a drawstring waistband and two side pockets.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Lateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lateral. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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