SIDE (WITH) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

side (with)

verb

Definition of side (with)

as in to aid

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Christine Reichert, a senior attorney for environmental nonprofit Earthjustice, has been aiding residents across the state in their campaigns against hyperscale data centers in their backyard.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Van Hoytema’s cameras seem to be everywhere at once when Odysseus launches into a visceral clash, aided solely by Telemachus.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of aid

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The Wisconsin Department of Justice said that its Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation but that it is being assisted by the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol and the Sun Prairie Police Department.

— Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Chelsea enjoy a strong relationship with Villa, which assisted in negotiations for Rogers, with Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris having the final say.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of assist

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According to a July 3 letter obtained by The Sacramento Bee, the city still needed to complete required rezoning, adopt the housing element and submit both to HCD before the department could certify the plan.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
North Richland Hills adopted data center regulations in June 2025 to address the new use.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of adopt

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The foundation was also part of a group of philanthropic organizations that helped finance the acquisition of property owned by Twin Pines Minerals, which had planned to mine the eastern edge of the swamp.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Every day, Cord Shiflet drives 200 miles round trip from Austin, helping survivors tell their stories, connecting them with resources and raising more than $50,000 for affected families through Facebook.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of help

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Zach Neto's leadoff single and two walks loaded the bases for the Angels in the first, and Josh Lowe drove in Neto with a grounder to second for a 1-0 lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
The inning began with a walk to Jarren Duran, who advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt and scored on a single by Tsung-Che Cheng.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

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