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as in flank
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line
will everyone who wants to sign up for volleyball please stand off to this side of the gym?
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2
as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
examined the problem from all sides
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3
as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
our side won, and the club will have a holiday party after all
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as in to club
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as in to skin
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Recent Examples of side
Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Some collect bootleg recordings, rare mementos, or obscure B sides.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2025
Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
These are side gig sites that pay you within 24 hours of completing a job.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
Today, however, the U.K.'s highest judicial body, the Supreme Court, sided unanimously with the For Women Scotland group — and overruled the earlier decision by the Scottish courts.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This has become a common theme in Anaheim, where player development is extremely poor, especially on the pitching side.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Some collect bootleg recordings, rare mementos, or obscure B sides.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2025
Adjective
Context: Johnston was staying downtown for an event and went to a business dinner at The Woolworth, which has a side view of the famous Eye.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
These are side gig sites that pay you within 24 hours of completing a job.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
But the judge did not side entirely with the plaintiffs.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
Today, however, the U.K.'s highest judicial body, the Supreme Court, sided unanimously with the For Women Scotland group — and overruled the earlier decision by the Scottish courts.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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There has been one notable change from last season, with Aina and Williams swapping flanks — something Nuno insists was unplanned, decided by fate, rather than design.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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With Alejandro Balde still out, Gerard Martin is the left back while the hero of the hour Kounde can be found on the other flank.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s an especially important mission, considering that this crucial carb plays significant roles in digestion, gut health, and other aspects of your well-being.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
29 Apr. 2025
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But among the most disappointing aspects of this series was the underwhelming play of Andrew Wiggins.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Still, the game’s factions feel a bit cartoonish at times.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Intra-party factions remain at odds with the fundamental budget framework that directs committees to start their work.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since 2021, there have been 85 recorded events involving a potentially dangerous near-miss between a helicopter and a plane – defined as a lateral separation of less than 1,500 feet and a vertical separation of less than 200 feet, the National Transportation Safety Board said in March.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Time representations have been found in the striatum and the lateral cortex as well.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
Verb
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But when Skubal’s 75th pitch, a 97 mph fastball, drifted over the heart of the plate, Hernández clubbed it into the center-field seats to make it 4-2.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Boston also clubbed four home runs, the team’s most in a single game this year.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Eyes dart, brows furrow, and Holliday lets slip a slight grin, before skinning that smoke wagon and firing one shot into Ringo’s forehead.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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The L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Eye Cream tackles wrinkles, reduces dark circles, and even firms skin thanks to its skin-friendly formula that contains both pro-retinol and centella asiatica.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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City has been a long way from the top of English and European soccer.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Sustainable fiber use and circularity also have been top of mind for Cone.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brands have thrived in the hands of influencers who have shared their #GRWM routines featuring must-have products that go viral on every platform from YouTube to TikTok.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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While rain ponchos stayed tucked away, the real stars of the show were hand fans — used more as percussion instruments than for cooling off.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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