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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In signing onto the effort, Kiley sided with Democrats and went against the objections of Republican leaders who tried to avoid such a vote for almost a year.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The Supreme Court in February ruled against the tariffs, siding with importer plaintiffs that argued the president overstepped his authority in imposing them.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The path finally flattened at the bottom of a watchtower covered on one side with steel scaffolding.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The deciding vote was cast by Senator John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat and staunch supporter of Israel, who again crossed party lines to side with Republicans and oppose the measure.
—Nik Popli, Time, 13 May 2026
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The Supreme Court in February ruled against the tariffs, siding with importer plaintiffs that argued the president overstepped his authority in imposing them.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The path finally flattened at the bottom of a watchtower covered on one side with steel scaffolding.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The deciding vote was cast by Senator John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat and staunch supporter of Israel, who again crossed party lines to side with Republicans and oppose the measure.
—Nik Popli, Time, 13 May 2026
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“Side with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20with. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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