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
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Use an inbox management tool like Kondo to keep on top of correspondence, then set aside 30 minutes each day for DM activities.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Over the course of its nearly 30-year run, South Park has deployed toilet humor, ruthless political commentary, and profane asides to eviscerate wide swaths of people.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
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Noun
However, South Florida’s trick play aside, things didn’t look much better for the special teams on Thursday night.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Use an inbox management tool like Kondo to keep on top of correspondence, then set aside 30 minutes each day for DM activities.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Exemptions are better than abatements—Exemptions for a set period with specific set asides seem to create the most predictability for the developer.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Over the course of its nearly 30-year run, South Park has deployed toilet humor, ruthless political commentary, and profane asides to eviscerate wide swaths of people.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aside
Noun
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No Father Mackie Puzzle Piece Osman’s book goes on a bit of a tangent with another character — Father Mackie (Joseph Marcell in the film).—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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During the meal, they get distracted by Jeopardy! questions on the TV and follow tangents on topics such as sashimi vending machines in Japan and ASMR-style videos of dirty rugs getting cleaned.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Followed by more screams, each one a few minutes apart, released by the 150 or so people lined up on the North Avenue jetty, facing the skyline.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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When, last year, Oasis announced a reunion tour after 15 years apart, the internet promptly combusted.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This little case keeps rings, necklaces, and earrings neatly tucked away, so nothing gets tangled—or worse, left behind.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Following a preseason finale blowout loss to the Houston Texans, Campbell alluded to Hooker possibly needing to go elsewhere to make the most of his NFL career.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Humanitarian agencies have been prevented by the belligerents from providing aid, while conflicts elsewhere have sapped the West’s attention.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Dom Dwyer’s record of 23 seems a bit far off with only five games remaining.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Currently available for 27 percent off, the slim bag boasts more than enough space for spare clothes, toiletries, and in-flight essentials thanks to its roomy 31-liter volume.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Blood sugar levels are maintained by hormones produced in the pancreas, which help adjust the amount of sugar in the blood up or down, as needed.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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When Big Brother‘s live feeds returned around 9 pm PT Friday, BB27 was down one larger-than-life player.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Aside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aside. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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