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side (with)

verb

Definition of side (with)next
as in to aid

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for side (with)
  1. aid
  2. assist
  3. adopt
  4. help
  5. second
Verb
  • Iron is long associated with immune support, soda is believed to aid digestion, arsenic is traditionally used to soothe arthritic pain, and lithia is prized for its calming qualities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The chair of Buzz Oates, the commercial real estate firm founded by his father, sat in the second row of Placer County’s historic courthouse in Auburn, wearing a black headset to aid in hearing the proceedings.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of aid
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  • Hawaiian Electric, the state's primary utility, said crews that had been assisting Kauai restore power after this month's Hurricane Lowell would return to Oahu, Maui and the Big Island in preparation for the coming storm.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This business will have four simulator bays, and local PGA coaches will be on hand to assist players, Antrobus said.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of assist
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  • To date, about 100 restaurants nationwide have adopted SuiSui.
    — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In Granda’s view, Kalshi would be able to quickly adapt in the event the Supreme Court rules against the company, in part by adopting a state licensing model.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of adopt
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  • Intuiting chaos, Aesha immediately changes into her wets to help.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Since the vehicle was too old for power-steering, diamond-hard triceps helped, too.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of help
Verb
  • This time, Vinnie Pasquantino hit a leadoff single and advanced to second on a fielding error.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Miguel Vargas singled, advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on an Andrew Benintendi single.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of second
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“Side (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/side%20%28with%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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