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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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2
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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Recent Examples of side
Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
In the midst of filming his new show, Tucci in Italy, writer Jessica Chapel joins the actor and travel host to uncover his side of the country.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Another key feature are the hash marks, smaller stripes that were on the driver’s side front fenders on the C4.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Alex jumps through the portal with Lord Morsus and closes it from the other side to save everyone else, setting the stage for the rest of the Russos to go after her in these final episodes.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
In the midst of filming his new show, Tucci in Italy, writer Jessica Chapel joins the actor and travel host to uncover his side of the country.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Teaching/tutoring gigs For those who love helping others learn and have a skill to share, platforms like Outschool, Lessonface and Wyzant can turn your knowledge into side income.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Another key feature are the hash marks, smaller stripes that were on the driver’s side front fenders on the C4.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
To secure his committee vice-chairmanship, My opponent has sided too often with senate republicans.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for side
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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Multiple drones crossed into NATO member Finland, officials said on Sunday, the latest in a spate of uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) incidents hitting the alliance's eastern flank.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Any deal almost certainly needs to involve a compromise as lawmakers on the left and right flanks revolt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After an inconsistent season as a pitcher last spring, Gluting is ready to break out in that aspect of the game as well.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Loosely aligned factions have operated under its name, allowing the organization to expand and adapt even as authorities targeted its leadership.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Syria policy and sanctions questions The report also examines Turkey’s role in Syria, where the country backed opposition forces during the civil war, supporting a range of armed factions, including groups that later formed the Syrian National Army.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To retrain proper mechanics, focus on lateral rib expansion with each inhale, where the lower ribs expand outward to the sides.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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While Wagner is off the team’s injury report after making his return Wednesday, Anthony Black (left lateral abdominal strain) and Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain) remain out for Friday’s contest.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bregman clubbed a solo blast in the fourth inning, the first of back-to-back home runs with Ian Happ.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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This speaks of change still to come and the compelling thought that a tight relationship between the three most senior figures could — and should — make the team better and club richer.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All of the carcasses that washed ashore had been skinned, Cole said, with some missing their front paws.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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In tight spaces where a straight driver can't complete a full rotation, that elbow geometry is the difference between finishing the job and abandoning it after hurting your wrist, skinning your knuckles, and questioning your life choices.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Giants scored a run in the bottom of the eighth on a bloop single by Arraez, but the Mets scored two runs off left-hander Erik Miller in the top of the ninth to put the game away.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nashville, Los Angeles and San Jose are now even with 79 points apiece for the second wild-card playoff spot in the West, but the Sharks — who beat Toronto 4-1 earlier Thursday — have a game in hand.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The goal, says co-founder Zach Lentsch, is to get those scorecards in the hands of every single resident hunter in the state.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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