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
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
Redstone’s words aside, none of that will matter much soon as Skydance’s yearlong $8.4 billion purchase of Paramount was signed off on last month by the FCC (with what Trump has said was a side deal promise of $16 to $20 million in PSAs thrown in).
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Although an aside and the subject for another day, 1980s Democrats also were oddly unconcerned about the expanding, freedom-crushing Soviet Empire.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Noun
The company proposes to set aside 12 homes o be priced at a level deemed affordable by the state.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
Redstone’s words aside, none of that will matter much soon as Skydance’s yearlong $8.4 billion purchase of Paramount was signed off on last month by the FCC (with what Trump has said was a side deal promise of $16 to $20 million in PSAs thrown in).
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
These can be revealing confessions or informative asides or both.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 26 June 2025
Although an aside and the subject for another day, 1980s Democrats also were oddly unconcerned about the expanding, freedom-crushing Soviet Empire.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aside
Noun
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Sirianni calls them with specific questions but winds up relishing in their tangents.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Trump then went on an extended tangent about the 2016 election and his claims that there was wrongdoing by Obama White House officials.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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What sets me apart is my pragmatic approach combined with a progressive vision and professional experience.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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While that may ultimately ring true, the hangover—running into the Club World Cup where a rampant Paris Saint-Germain tore Real apart in the semifinals—is also a worthwhile guide.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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As fate would have it, his return could happen on the very pitch where he was injured: Barca’s third league game of the season is away against Rayo on August 31.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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The theft occurred at the new church site near the intersection of Old Weatherford Road and Rolling Creek Run, which is a couple of miles away from the current church location.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Most of the elderly evacuees had been promised lodging elsewhere in the city, but had few other options.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Traveling To Japan: Combine Walking With Other Top Sites Not surprisingly, there were guests on our trip who were repeat customers and chose this trip specifically because of their great experience with Walk Japan elsewhere in the country.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This site is a great place to pick up secondhand sporting equipment at up to 70% off, according to Woroch.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
12 Aug. 2025
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The company recently announced that movies tickets will be 50% off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for AMC Stubs rewards program.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The company’s shares ended down 1.5% after the earnings release.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The water was 58 degrees at the top and the same 10 or 15 feet down, but the day was overcast and cold, and a hard wind was blowing out of the northwest.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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