Synonyms of laterally

laterally

adverb

as in sideward

Related Words

• sideward
• obliquely
• indirectly
• sidewise
• aslant
• edgewise
• sideways
• broadside
• crabwise
• edgeways

Dissimilar Words

• straight
• right
• direct
• dead

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of laterally

Similarly, for the protagonist of Conrad’s story, Captain Whalley, the true life is the life of ships, and changes of fates onshore seem only laterally relevant, near unreal. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Another 21% of Gen Z workers and 20% of millennials are willing to move laterally or even take a step back if the opportunity better supports their long-term goals. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Crawling laterally challenges frontal-plane control under load, requiring your core to respond to shifting weight while your limbs move rather than locking down. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

The aircraft were separated by 1,230 feet laterally and 550 feet vertically at their closest point. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 29 July 2026

He can get hung up in crowded spaces, but his initial quickness gives him an advantage to get upfield or work laterally around roadblocks. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Terra Incognita moves more laterally, each track folding in on itself as the players discover and document all its hidden strata. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026

Start by directing growth straight up the vertical supports until canes reach the top, then use horizontal training to guide stems laterally across the beams. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026

Not much handle or playmaking, a below-average defender who doesn’t move well laterally. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026