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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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as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
examined the problem from all sides
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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
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Such moves would draw Arab states into the conflict and force them to side openly with Israel—which is exactly what Israel is seeking.
—Sanam Vakil, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 5 July 2025
There's a dual front light plus an integrated rear light, and a side kickstand and full fenders.
—New Atlas, 5 July 2025
Marina Watts, People.com, 19 May 2025
More Gen Z respondents were also getting side gigs to prepare for a possible recession than millennials.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Noun
What Reddit Said Many of those commenting on Reddit had a different view, siding firmly with Gina.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Such moves would draw Arab states into the conflict and force them to side openly with Israel—which is exactly what Israel is seeking.
—Sanam Vakil, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
Adjective
The matching bottoms are typically low-rise with side tie closures.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 5 July 2025
There's a dual front light plus an integrated rear light, and a side kickstand and full fenders.
—New Atlas, 5 July 2025
Verb
Recent Styles sightings have been side quests such as joining a run club for a jog, while wearing jeans.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 19 May 2025
More Gen Z respondents were also getting side gigs to prepare for a possible recession than millennials.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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The English winger has been on an absolute tear since earning his first start of the season for the Colorado Rapids just a couple weeks ago, finally providing a scoring threat from the flanks, which has famously eluded the Rapids this season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Fire will continue to back, flank and head downslope into Wooley Creek drainage under diurnal nighttime downslope winds.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Not just because of the whole water aspect, but the lack of infrastructure on bodies of water.—
Roberto Baldwin,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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Designed so people using wheelchairs could easily access sidewalks, this aspect of urban infrastructure also improved mobility for delivery workers, people with luggage and parents with strollers.—
Subha Barry,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The irony of Rollins now leading a dominant faction with a young powerhouse in its ranks is not lost on many fans.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Satisfying the old and new theme park factions is tricky, Atwood said.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Supply chain networks are divided into smaller, discrete silos, preventing lateral movement for attackers.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The beauty of having both an online and physical presence is that the deals can be lateral.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
28 June 2025
Verb
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During a three-game series at Daikin Park, the Houston Astros right fielder clubbed two home runs, totaled four hits and drove in five runs.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Austin Wells homered later in the inning, and the Yankees ultimately won, 20-9, while clubbing a franchise-record nine home runs with a lineup full of torpedo bats.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Scheana Shay tries to skin him and make him into a fake Birkin.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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As Perez attempted to skin the cat, Rhea Ripley rose from the dead and tossed Perez into a pile of ladders.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The first came in the top of the fourth when Buehler walked Josh Lowe and served up a two-run home run to Ha-Seong Kim, his first of the season to put the Rays ahead 2-1.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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The bra’s clever design features a full-coverage scoop-neck, thick straps, and a low back that can be worn under different types of tops.—
Alyssa Brascia,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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And in thinking about it, contemplate what happens to the productivity of humans when their work is paired with other hands, human and mechanical.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the U.S. after winning the first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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