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Recent Examples of laterally
That included how to move laterally through computer networks, determine which credentials were needed to access certain systems and calculate how likely the hacking operation would be detected, according to Gambit.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Gently remove the plant from its pot and loosen the roots, spreading them laterally.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Woods moves laterally like a much smaller player than one who is 6-3, 310 pounds.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, categorization could work both laterally and linearly.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Along with coaches George Halas, Clark Shaughnessy, and Ralph Jones, Luckman was a pioneer in the T Formation motion, with three running backs lined up behind the quarterback and a man shifting laterally and behind the line of scrimmage.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Arenas shuffled up and down the pickleball court and shifted laterally, quickly racking up the points and shutting out Jennings in the game, 11-0.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
These included shifting weight laterally on slopes, shortening strides on rough ground, and stepping cautiously on slippery surfaces.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
As the sitter twists, reaches, or shifts laterally, the backrest flexes to maintain contact across the back and shoulders.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Gently remove the plant from its pot and loosen the roots, spreading them laterally.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Woods moves laterally like a much smaller player than one who is 6-3, 310 pounds.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, categorization could work both laterally and linearly.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Along with coaches George Halas, Clark Shaughnessy, and Ralph Jones, Luckman was a pioneer in the T Formation motion, with three running backs lined up behind the quarterback and a man shifting laterally and behind the line of scrimmage.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Arenas shuffled up and down the pickleball court and shifted laterally, quickly racking up the points and shutting out Jennings in the game, 11-0.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026
These included shifting weight laterally on slopes, shortening strides on rough ground, and stepping cautiously on slippery surfaces.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
As the sitter twists, reaches, or shifts laterally, the backrest flexes to maintain contact across the back and shoulders.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 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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Official Hollywood posters, especially in the Reagan years, were spurned in favor of surreal homegrown imagery, most of it only obliquely connected to the movies in question.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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In related news, drummer Josh Freese recently commented obliquely on his short stint as a Foo Fighter.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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More indirectly, group vice chair Randy Levine, the president of the New York Yankees, helps organize the annual Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Laterally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laterally. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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