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 with typical first-choice right-sided centre-back Jurrien Timber failing to recover in time from a groin injury, Van Hecke has continued firing passes through the lines for the Netherlands at the World Cup. Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2026 An open-sided viewing carriage engages the senses even more intensely—but hold onto your hat tightly and pack a light jacket. Steve Madgwick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 The physical setup features a three-sided wrap-around visual display and audio-visual recording tools. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026 The brand bills it as the world's first folding hard-sided cooler. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sided

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Jun. 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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