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Recent Examples of laterally
In most of Europe, similar barriers line the sides of cargo trailers, preventing cars from sliding laterally beneath a big rig.
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Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Wang is an extraordinarily mobile player for his size, with impressive skating technique through his inside and outside edges laterally and flowing mechanics going north or back to pucks.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Well, for starters, in environments where space is constrained, such as industrial sites, dense urban areas, or indoor facilities, the ability to move laterally without tilting greatly reduces collision risk.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
In overtime, Minnesota challenged an offensive foul call against Naz Reid in which Alperen Sengun appeared to still be moving laterally when Reid connected with him, with Reid’s foot also landing on that of the Rockets’ center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
According to FlightRadar24, the aircraft were 525 feet apart vertically and 1,422 feet laterally at their closest point.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Data from flight tracking website FlightRadar24 showed the two aircraft came within around 525 feet vertically and 1,422 feet laterally at their closest point.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Among the true crabs, members of several families, such as Majidae, Mictyridae, and Raninidae, frequently move forward and backward rather than laterally.
—Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond the basic forward, up, and down movements, the Super Sub can move laterally and make 45-degree descents or sharp turns at depth.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Wang is an extraordinarily mobile player for his size, with impressive skating technique through his inside and outside edges laterally and flowing mechanics going north or back to pucks.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Well, for starters, in environments where space is constrained, such as industrial sites, dense urban areas, or indoor facilities, the ability to move laterally without tilting greatly reduces collision risk.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
In overtime, Minnesota challenged an offensive foul call against Naz Reid in which Alperen Sengun appeared to still be moving laterally when Reid connected with him, with Reid’s foot also landing on that of the Rockets’ center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
According to FlightRadar24, the aircraft were 525 feet apart vertically and 1,422 feet laterally at their closest point.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Data from flight tracking website FlightRadar24 showed the two aircraft came within around 525 feet vertically and 1,422 feet laterally at their closest point.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Among the true crabs, members of several families, such as Majidae, Mictyridae, and Raninidae, frequently move forward and backward rather than laterally.
—Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Beyond the basic forward, up, and down movements, the Super Sub can move laterally and make 45-degree descents or sharp turns at depth.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laterally
Adverb
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The stewards concluded Gutierrez guided his horse at least four paths to the outside causing another horse to go sideward.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Oct. 2019
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Models in luxury snake boots and sparkling disco heels suddenly appeared and — forgoing the dry catwalk strip — darted sideward to walk straight across the water.—
THOMAS ADAMSON,
The Seattle Times,
25 Sep. 2018
Adverb
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Bianco also obliquely referred to attacks Hilton has lobbed against the sheriff on the campaign trail.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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While López-Owens refers obliquely to Sweeney Bell, the clerk's other Democratic challenger attacks directly.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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His role as an agent provides him with real-time insight into the revenue-sharing strategies of Washington’s conference foes, just as his role as a UW staffer similarly affords access that could, even indirectly, advantage his agency’s clients.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Further, Netflix sells a highly differentiated product whose value is indirectly tied to raw engagement.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Laterally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laterally. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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