side with

verb

sided with; siding with; sides with

: to agree with or support the opinions or actions of (someone)

She sided with her friend in the argument.

They betrayed their country and sided with the enemy.

Examples of side with in a Sentence

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Because the case was filed as a class action lawsuit, if a judge sides with the plaintiffs, that decision will apply not just to the 17 scientist plaintiffs, but to any researcher whose work has been affected by the term searches. — Anil Oza, STAT, 17 Sep. 2026

Ysmart Its design revolves around three functional plates that slide out from both sides with a quick pull. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

The guitarist got into the band’s lighter side with some trivia. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

My napkin holder is four pieces of watermelon—two on each side with napkins sandwiched in the middle. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026