as in tangent
a departure from the subject under consideration
as an aside, something similar happened to me years ago
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Recent Examples of aside
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The next Sunday, after church, Marge pulled Reverend Payne aside.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The Artemis crew is now in a lunar flyby, during which they're expected to see both the near and far asides of the moon and engage in intense lunar observation.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
Earlier this year, the governor’s office released language for a trailer bill — legislation tied directly to the annual state budget — for a proposal to set aside $200 million to fund a new rebate program.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The next Sunday, after church, Marge pulled Reverend Payne aside.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Noun
As an aside, in my experience over say the past five years, roughly 85% of Southern California first-time buyer clients are getting help from their folks, grandparents or trust funds.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The Artemis crew is now in a lunar flyby, during which they're expected to see both the near and far asides of the moon and engage in intense lunar observation.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aside
Adverb
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The changes that the mayor is seeking will still set this housing apart for those who need it most, but not let bureaucracy itself drive them away.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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After cruising to a 12-5 record with an NFC Championship Game appearance in 2024, the Commanders fell apart, physically and otherwise, in 2025.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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June 21 – July 22 Wandering down conversational tangents will be especially tempting today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The original investigation spawned two main tangents involving Becciu, once a leading Vatican cardinal and future papal contender.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Cavs, who hadn’t won on the road prior to their series with the Pistons, won their last two away from home, including Game 7 in Detroit 125-94.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The spa Le Jardin, the resort’s transportive jewel box of a spa tucked away in a verdant garden, warrants a visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Steed, one of Agan’s accusers, said students had done the right thing and shared their concerns about Agan with their school, only for adults at the state level to give him the opportunity to teach elsewhere.—
Holly McDede,
ProPublica,
12 May 2026
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There are no immediate plans to replicate this concept elsewhere.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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The actor spoke to us during a day off from portraying drummer Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ four-part Beatles film blockbuster.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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If anything was off, the whole thing would fall apart.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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But with Ben White down injured after 26 minutes and forced off, Arsenal’s season depended on Arteta and his gut feelings again.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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China Bar, one level down, also prepares craft cocktails with the same views and occasional live music.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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