up·side
ˈəp-ˈsīd 
: up on or against the side of
… layin' in this death cell, writin' my time upside the wall …—
Lonnie Johnson
Lonnie Johnsonsmacked him upside the head
Examples of upside in a Sentence
Noun
One upside to the new house is its location.
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
At a time when compromise seems to have little political upside, why wade in?
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Bernard’s intensity, red-hot motor and likable athleticism should enable him to develop into a special teams ace under coordinator John Fassel’s tutelage. Plus, his coverage ability and adequate instincts give him upside as a defender.
—John Owning, Dallas News, 1 May 2020
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Noun
The upside is on the business side.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
At a time when compromise seems to have little political upside, why wade in?
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Preposition
He’s always hit, with his power upside the bigger question.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Bernard’s intensity, red-hot motor and likable athleticism should enable him to develop into a special teams ace under coordinator John Fassel’s tutelage. Plus, his coverage ability and adequate instincts give him upside as a defender.
—John Owning, Dallas News, 1 May 2020
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“Upside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upside. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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