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Recent Examples of lateral
The result is a good deal of lateral movement—out of newspapers and into TV, public relations, or advertising.
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David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
From box jumps to lateral bounds to burpees, plyometric exercises can be…intimidating.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Moussa Diabate has lateral quickness, but being undersized could hurt against taller players on the interior.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Persistence & lateral movement After breaking in, attackers try to stay hidden.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
From box jumps to lateral bounds to burpees, plyometric exercises can be…intimidating.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Moussa Diabate has lateral quickness, but being undersized could hurt against taller players on the interior.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Persistence & lateral movement After breaking in, attackers try to stay hidden.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lateral
side
Adjective
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Brussels sprouts and bacon are a match made in side-dish heaven.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The top has a classic V-stitch on the neckline and a wide hem complete with side slits.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Lateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lateral. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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