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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
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The majority of the 18,064 who sell out the arena are there to cheer for their Valkyries, no matter how much star power the other side has.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2026
There are three separate buttons for the main light, side light strip, and arc ignition control.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 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
Noun
Featuring a drawstring waist and double side seams, these low-rise jeans put a playful twist on Hargitay’s wide-leg style.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The majority of the 18,064 who sell out the arena are there to cheer for their Valkyries, no matter how much star power the other side has.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Specialists recommend high-loft pillows for most side sleepers, which is usually best supplied by some type of memory foam or firmer pillow.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Apr. 2026
There are three separate buttons for the main light, side light strip, and arc ignition control.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Clement claimed the introduction of that bill in Congress was likely because lawmakers are unsure of how the high court will side in this case and want to push a policy that ends late-arriving mail ballots.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 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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The deposits that blanketed the volcanoes’ steep flanks were critical clues, Preine said.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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At Dolce & Gabbana, Cantino flanks Alfonso Dolce, chairman and CEO.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The regimentation, the fabulous food, and the social aspect of sharing meals and bits and pieces of the four-hour hike with fellow Ranchers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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There are aspects of relationships that can be abnormal or unhealthy.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Noun
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But there’s another faction of the fan base that is enamored with Cameron Boozer.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The anti-deal faction had hoped to remove him, and tried to delay the vote, but ultimately failed.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Designed to offer vertical and lateral reinforcement, flying buttresses enable the force exerted by the roof and walls to be offloaded from the upper wall section to the ground.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Branding has also been reconfigured, as the oversized Three Stripes motif runs from its standard spot on the lateral side, across the top and over to the toe of the medial.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Zendaya’s character has had a rough season, recently narrowly avoiding having her head clubbed off with a polo mallet.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Following the team's landslide victory against Freiburg on May 20, the Prince of Wales went clubbing to celebrate the win.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
21 May 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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Best Amazon Memorial Day Top and Shirt Sales Grabbing a pretty top or two during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale is an easy way to refresh your summer wardrobe without breaking the bank.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Stags senior leftfielder Bryce Didrickson then opened the top of the 10th inning with a home run off of Johns Hopkins senior pitcher Ryan Anderson over the left-field fence to give his team a 15-14 lead.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Round it out with a stylish Béis belt bag to keep airport essentials close at hand, leaving you no excuse to hold up security, knowing the coveted carry is just under $30.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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In 2024, fans of the show began recreating contestant Kordell Beckham’s iconic moment of spinning in a circle with a suitcase in hand.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Side.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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