sided

adjective

sid·​ed ˈsī-dəd How to pronounce sided (audio)
Synonyms of sidednext
: having sides often of a specified number or kind
one-sided
glass-sided
sidedness noun

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And pan pizza, the name of which derives from the high-sided vessel it’s baked in, can be harder to nail than a traditional thinner crust. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026 Right-sided heart failure is far less common, according to WebMD. Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Do one complete set (on both sides for the sided exercises) from each of the three categories above at least once daily. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026 Mathys Tel is primarily a left-sided attacker or centre-forward. Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sided

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sided was in the 15th century

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“Sided.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sided. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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sided

adjective
sid·​ed
ˈsīd-əd
: having sides often of a stated number or kind
steep-sided mountains
four-sided figures

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