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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Sprowls sued, and an appellate court dismissed the lawsuit, siding with the county party, Davis said.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Grease the bottom and sides with nonstick spray or better and line with parchment for easy removal.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
In an Instagram post the following day, Wyle shared a snap of his Golden Globe side-by-side with a silver statue of similar shape and size.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In June, the high court largely sided with the administration, ruling 6 to 3 that many such injunctions likely exceed the lower courts’ authority.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Grease the bottom and sides with nonstick spray or better and line with parchment for easy removal.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
In an Instagram post the following day, Wyle shared a snap of his Golden Globe side-by-side with a silver statue of similar shape and size.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In June, the high court largely sided with the administration, ruling 6 to 3 that many such injunctions likely exceed the lower courts’ authority.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Side with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20with. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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