Thesaurus results for LATERAL

lateral

adjective

ˈla-tə-rəl

Definition of lateral next

as in side

of, relating to, or located on one side from the lateral view you can see how thick the wall really is

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Recent Examples of lateral By correlating vulnerabilities into potential attack paths, teams can prioritize issues that could realistically lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data access—rather than treating all findings equally. —

William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026 The attack surface is no longer defined by geography but by identity sprawl, privilege escalation, lateral movement, overprovisioning and misconfigurations. —

Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The military has utilized lateral entry in theory and partially in practice, but existing pathways do not reflect current economic and clinical practice realities. —

Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026 Jackson placed an emphasis on mastering the playbook, getting stronger and improving his lateral quickness this offseason. —

Mike Kaye may 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lateral

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side

Adjective

Her blonde hair flowed freely down her shoulders, showing off her retro side part.

— Staff Author, InStyle, 12 June 2026
That side-effect burden is driving a real search for alternatives, and one of the most promising candidates comes from a Stanford Medicine lab that used artificial intelligence to find a natural molecule already inside the human body.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026