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as in flank
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line
will everyone who wants to sign up for volleyball please stand off to this side of the gym?
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as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
examined the problem from all sides
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
our side won, and the club will have a holiday party after all
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as in to club
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Recent Examples of side
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The Colorado Avalanche authored a comprehensive performance three days ago in Toronto, but that version of the league-leading club did not travel to the other side of Ontario.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Dec. 2025
So instead of preferring an arm or side the way most humans do, octopuses can use all of their arms for all functions, but do have a slight preference for those up front.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The queen of psychological thrillers will soon publish a new book about the dark side of happily ever after.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The Colorado Avalanche authored a comprehensive performance three days ago in Toronto, but that version of the league-leading club did not travel to the other side of Ontario.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The long-sleeve top has a close fit without being constricting, and the wide-leg sweatpants have a drawstring waistband and two side pockets.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
This degradation not only reduces the usable active material but also creates side reactions that drain performance and shorten battery lifespan.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Arrange second slice of bread, mayonnaise side up, on top.
—Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Dec. 2025
So instead of preferring an arm or side the way most humans do, octopuses can use all of their arms for all functions, but do have a slight preference for those up front.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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Instead, what began as an attempt by Nixon to shore up his right flank by appealing to family values morphed into massive conservative opposition to any government intervention regarding the family.—
Philip Mullins,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brown, who represented Massachusetts in the Senate and unsuccessfully ran against Shaheen in 2014 to represent New Hampshire, remains a popular figure on the conservative flank of the GOP.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This is a challenge for teams like the Bulls, who can’t gear down to a more controllable speed without losing the best aspects of their offense.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Together with roughly 600 submarine cables spanning the ocean floor, these systems underpin multiple aspects of modern life, supporting everything from navigation and weather forecasting to financial transactions, emergency response and military operations.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In fact, there is irritation about the level of criticism and a faction of the fanbase intent on pushing the idea that his job will surely be on the line if results do not improve soon.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In this way, Weather Twitter’s various factions and dramas mirror that of professional-sports discourse.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kirkland’s logo appears on the lateral heel, while the inner tongue tag is modeled after Costco shopping labels with the details of the shoe itself.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Smaller brownfield expansions, compression upgrades and lateral connections now carry more value than headline-grabbing greenfield projects.—
Bryce Erickson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two days before the 1994 US Figure Skating Championships, Nancy Kerrigan was walking to her locker after practice when she was clubbed above the knee by a stranger.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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These are in addition to private members clubs The Wilde and Cipriani, among other highlights.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The animals were valued for their fur and often trapped and skinned, while logging destroyed much of their habitat.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the fall, the workers trade in their pruning shears for knives sharp enough to skin a deer in minutes.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On the runway, the ensemble—which consisted of a cream-colored ruffled halter top and silk ball skirt—was shown with fabric connecting the top and the skirt, but Jenner opted to bare her stomach in between, making the skirt ultra low-rise.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cap-sleeve top feels polished enough for sightseeing, while the relaxed bottoms keep things comfortable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer shake hands before their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 29, 2026.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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While early spring temperatures tend to be crisp, a breezy V-neck sweater is a staple layer to have on hand.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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