to one side

phrase

1
: in a direction that is away from or beyond the center of something
The dog tilted its head to one side.
2
: to a place that is on one side : aside
He put his luggage to one side.

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With knees slightly bent, step out to one side with your first leg and stretch the band. Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026 Her long, glossy hair was swept dramatically over to one side, with lots of lift at the roots and big, soft waves cascading down to her ribs. Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 While attending the Hollywood icon’s 100th birthday celebration in Los Angeles, Jones rocked a curled bob, swept to one side. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Morton kosher salt on a large rimmed baking sheet to coat; push to one side. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to one side

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“To one side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20one%20side. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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