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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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3
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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as in to skin
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Recent Examples of side
Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Place the chicken skin side down and cook without moving it until the skin is crispy and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
And maybe the playoffs over on that side of the sport would have been a lot sexier if Steph Curry hadn’t gotten hurt.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Carlie Procell, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
In many ways, Chrono Trigger feels like the prelude to what games like The Witcher 3 would achieve decades later, the spark that made RPG developers think far more closely about how side content in a game can still inform the larger whole.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Pour water into a 6-quart slow cooker; scatter onion evenly in the bottom.
Place ribs, meat side up, over onions.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Place the chicken skin side down and cook without moving it until the skin is crispy and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Adjective
On one side of the equation is the growing need for food; Grunwald estimates that, to keep pace with demand, agricultural production will have to increase by fifty per cent over the next twenty-five years.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
And maybe the playoffs over on that side of the sport would have been a lot sexier if Steph Curry hadn’t gotten hurt.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Verb
Players create a character and have a main storyline to progress through, along with a huge variety of side quests that allow each player to have a unique experience.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
In many ways, Chrono Trigger feels like the prelude to what games like The Witcher 3 would achieve decades later, the spark that made RPG developers think far more closely about how side content in a game can still inform the larger whole.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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Advertisement When the sirens first went off in towns and cities across the country very early Friday morning, many people stayed in bed, knowing that earlier campaigns had wiped out the rocket capabilities of Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Israel's western flank, and Hezbollah, on its northern border.—
Orly Halpern,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Some countries have stormed ahead, particularly those along the alliance's eastern flank within sight of Russia, while nations further away from Russian soil have generally been more sluggish.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Its most noteworthy aspect, in my memory, was the degree of civility and collaboration between representatives of the Democrats and Republicans.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Son’s responsibilities were to oversee all aspects of the business, including marketing, ticket and sponsorship sales, community relations, finance, legal and human resources.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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The set-up encourages two factions who increasingly dislike and fear one another.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
27 June 2025
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The commission said that no Palestinian faction, a reference to Hamas, had taken part in the process.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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However, modern threat actors exploit lateral movement, compromised credentials and insider threats—vectors that static IAM policies cannot efficiently detect or prevent.—
Sudheer Kotilingala,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Set on the eighth floor, the turnkey residence spans nearly 5,600 square feet of lateral living space, with an additional 1,750 square feet of rooftop terrace—a rarity in this part of town, let alone one this expansive.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Devers clubbed a two-run homer on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox to give the San Francisco Giants a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Hunters killed the birds for meat, shooting or even clubbing the docile birds to death.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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The first season—the menstrual phase, known as inner winter—refers to the days of bleeding when hormone levels, such as estrogen and progesterone, are low and symptoms may include cramping, bloating, low energy levels, headaches skin blemishes and mood changes.—
Hatty Willmoth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Noyes skinned up Broad Fork in Big Cottonwood Canyon and skied down the east face of Twin Peak, followed by the Stairs Gulch.—
Jake Stern,
Outside Online,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Once the grill top gets nice and hot, use your now-clean brush to make one more pass across the grates.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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At the top of that class is the Flower Pot Fountain, which sends leaf- or flower-like clusters of sparks sprouting in different directions.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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That is often a sign your login details are already in someone else’s hands.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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Make sure to wash your hands, cutting board, and utensils thoroughly after handling raw meat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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