side with
phrasal 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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After entering and leaving the parking lot abruptly, the Zodiac reportedly pulled up behind Ferrin’s car, then approached the passenger side with a flashlight before opening fire.
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
The DeSantis administration further reinforced a pro-development interpretation of the law this year, siding with homebuilders over cities and counties in several clashes over SB 180.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
The top White House economic adviser also expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will side with the administration as the justices consider whether the president has the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Lie on your right side with your forearm under your shoulder, your hand perpendicular to your body, and your legs stacked.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
The DeSantis administration further reinforced a pro-development interpretation of the law this year, siding with homebuilders over cities and counties in several clashes over SB 180.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
The top White House economic adviser also expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will side with the administration as the justices consider whether the president has the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Lie on your right side with your forearm under your shoulder, your hand perpendicular to your body, and your legs stacked.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Side with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20with. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.
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