on both sides

idiom

—used to refer to the people who support a position together with the people who support the opposing position

People on both sides of the dispute agree that changes are necessary.

Examples of on both sides in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Colorado Sun reported that opposition to the Buc-ee’s proposal led to a lawsuit, a recall election targeting two former Board of Trustees members, the resignation of the town’s former mayor and other clashes between residents on both sides of the issue. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026

The Horned Frogs had missed Scherr’s defensive presence and shooting ability, but she wasn’t needed against the Cougars as Hunter picked up most of the slack on both sides of the court. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026

Further, offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and defensive coordinator Sean Duggan said good things Wednesday about building the trenches and being physical and aggressive and tough on both sides of the line of scrimmage. —Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026

His naked self-dealing, weaponizing the Justice Department against his political foes, turning on our allies, the casino-fication of the White House — none of it bodes well for the future of our democracy, setting precedents that other presidents on both sides of the aisle could very well continue. —S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for on both sides

• disaccharides
• ephemerides
• gangliosides
• insecticides
• neuropeptides
• nucleosides
• nucleotides
• polyamides
• polyimides
• polypeptides
• sulfonamides
• triglycerides