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 Time representations have been found in the striatum and the lateral cortex as well. Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025 Musgraves’ move back to Lost Highway is effectively a lateral one that keeps her under the UMG umbrella, though not without its personal and poignant aspects. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025 By default, the left stick adjusts altitude and rotation, while the right is used for lateral movement, so both hands must work together to maneuver the drone through the air. PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025 Close calls were identified as incidents when there are less than 200 feet of vertical separation and 1,500 feet of lateral separation between aircraft. Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lateral
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side
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  • Even passengers in the way back should be comfortable, thanks also to good visibility through the panoramic sunroof, side windows and enough air vents to keep the cool (or warm) air flowing.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Longtime Girlfriend Bry Burrows As Pearce and his family heard the life-changing news, he can be seen getting side hugs and kisses on the head from the people surrounding him.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Lateral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lateral. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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