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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
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
That moment has proven to be his best chance of a goal for the south London side, with the Wales international forward contributing only two assists in his 12 games across all competitions.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Head to the two-level beach club for more fun in the sun, with two side wings that can open for some more room aboard.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 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
The clownish dance is a Fortnite video game gesture, and involves making an L shape with fingers, pressing it to one’s forehead, then high kicking from side to side.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
That moment has proven to be his best chance of a goal for the south London side, with the Wales international forward contributing only two assists in his 12 games across all competitions.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Plus, there are subtle side pockets to secretly stash your phone, keys, and other small essentials.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Head to the two-level beach club for more fun in the sun, with two side wings that can open for some more room aboard.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
But Lefkow sided partially with the defense, saying the comments on Little Village can be shown to the jury, but not the references to the Latin Saints or Two-Six gangs.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
Noun
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Senate Republican leaders have instead faced pressure for weeks from the right flank of the GOP to move the bill forward through what's known as a talking filibuster.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, the two climbers, aged 19 and 20, called for help the previous evening after one of them lost his footing and plunged 700 vertical feet down Avalanche Gulch, the major gully on Mount Shasta’s southern flank.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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One of the biggest things within our program is the communal aspects — just seeing the same people come back, that trust that develops with the audience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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After launching an insurgency in 2009, Boko Haram has grown into different factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province, which is backed by the Islamic State group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Following the Tuesday news conference, members of both animal welfare factions attended the health committee meeting where more accusations flew.—
Jerry Wu,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The agreement also reinstates a lateral recruitment bonus program offering up to $30,000 to officers hired from other agencies, paid out in three installments over two years.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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While each of the twin hipbelt pockets are big enough to fit a smartphone (plus a couple snacks), there are no chest pockets, and the lateral bottle pockets are inaccessible while hiking.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fans looking for their introduction to club hedonism might be surprised to learn that wild, sweaty abandon can be conjured with the same big crash cymbals and plinky guitar lines that have featured on every other Harry Styles record.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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Stuart Fairchild clubbed a go-ahead two-run homer for the Taiwan team in the eighth inning, while a squeeze bunt broke a tie in the tenth inning.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Mom skinned it, went to the pound to find a slightly smaller dog, and stitched the old dog’s skin over the new dog.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The upholstered headboard extends to one side and becomes a seat, with a marble-top tulip end table for dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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El Segundo tied it 3-3 in the top of the seventh on a two-out, three-run home run by Chase Mattoon.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Throughout the early 20th century female film directors were few and far between, and could often be counted on one hand — from Alice Guy-Blanché and Lois Weber to Dorothy Arzner.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interior is surprisingly accommodating, with enough room to fit a phone, glasses, keys, lip gloss, and hand sanitizer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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