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noun

ˈsīd How to pronounce side (audio)
Definition of sidenext
1
as in flank
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line will everyone who wants to sign up for volleyball please stand off to this side of the gym?

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2
as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded examined the problem from all sides

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3
as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group our side won, and the club will have a holiday party after all

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side

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adjective

as in lateral
of, relating to, or located on one side please bring all deliveries to the side door

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side

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verb

1
as in to club

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2
as in to skin

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Recent Examples of side
Noun
On the personnel side of things, Artemis III team members at KSC have begun monthly launch simulation tests to hone procedures for SLS propellant loading, terminal count operations (the final 10 minutes prior to liftoff) and launch day operations. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 July 2026 Neither side has played to the best of their abilities thus far, but both powerhouses have been smart and savvy enough to get the job done. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Adjective
The key for this style is the side part , texture, and BLUNT BOB. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 July 2026 They’re designed with a drawstring waistband to adjust the fit to your liking, plus two side pockets, two cargo pockets, and two back pockets to hold your essentials. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Verb
Wait to fertilize again until the developing fruits are about the size of a golf ball, at which time a nitrogen-rich fertilizer can be used to side dress plants. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 From front doors to garage doors to siding to shutters, there are many paint choices to make for the exterior of your home, and despite being a smaller detail, shutters can stick out like a sore thumb if they're painted the wrong color. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for side
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
  1. flank
  2. aspect
  3. faction
  4. lateral
  5. club
  6. skin
  7. top
  8. hand
Noun
  • Unfortunately, heading into this year’s World Cup, both our stars on the flanks were injured.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Christina Bluhme was high on the flanks of Britain's tallest mountain with her dogs and one of the hounds was a lot higher — and not in a good way.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of flank
Noun
  • The standard of excellence the school represents in all aspects of formation and education will only improve as a result of this partnership.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • His mother had the ability to choose any school under a peace officer exception — that was a vital aspect to Meredith’s case, which SEC members admitted wasn’t about residency.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of aspect
Noun
  • Season 3 of the series returned with a bloody episode and a skyrocketing death toll, which continues to rise, as the rival Targaryen factions clashed in the shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The division of the Fromvillians should also have been set in motion by this point, with two clear factions squaring off.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of faction
Adjective
  • JadePuffer, a ransomware style operation, used an AI agent to carry out much of an intrusion chain, from reconnaissance and credential work to lateral movement, database encryption and even ransom note generation.
    — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Data collection to refine the technology Large car carriers present specific aerodynamic challenges due to their tall, flat side profiles and susceptibility to lateral winds.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of lateral
Verb
  • Teoscar Hernandez clubbed the next pitch from Morejon, a slider down but out over the plate, 419 feet to center field for a grand slam and a 4-3 lead.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • In the seventh inning Friday at American Family Field, the Milwaukee Brewers catcher clubbed a 1-2 pitch from Chicago Cubs reliever Jayden Murray that sailed 449 feet to left-center field.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Definition of club
Verb
  • Onion skins to add nutrients to soil, either through compost heap or by placing scraps directly in the dirt.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 July 2026
  • All the specimens were skinned first, and the team removed any excess flesh and internal organs.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
Definition of skin
Noun
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said the president may discuss the war in Iran and the state of the economy at the top of the speech.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
  • The matching top and pants can also be worn separately throughout a trip.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of top
Noun
  • Yuba City resident Michelle Reinhart said the disease left her essentially paralyzed, unable to move her hands or head for about two weeks after contracting the disease in 2015.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • In the portrait, Rousteing holds Rabanne’s iconic chainmail in one hand, with silver metal mesh, as well as a pen and notebook on the table in front of him.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
Definition of hand

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