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.
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Eighteen Republicans sided with Democrats, just a day after the House also passed a measure aiming to end the Iran war.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Brush the cut sides with olive oil and grill, cut-side down, over direct heat until charred, about 1 minute.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The three were educators, and the judge sided with prosecutors after a challenge from the defense, according to the Dallas Morning News.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
One was a pass break-up on the side with Kenny Pickett trying to throw to tight end Feliepe Franks; the other was another in the end zone against Metchie.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 June 2026
Brush the cut sides with olive oil and grill, cut-side down, over direct heat until charred, about 1 minute.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The three were educators, and the judge sided with prosecutors after a challenge from the defense, according to the Dallas Morning News.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
One was a pass break-up on the side with Kenny Pickett trying to throw to tight end Feliepe Franks; the other was another in the end zone against Metchie.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
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“Side with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20with. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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