SIDE (WITH) Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

side (with)

verb

Definition of side (with)

as in to aid

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The man was charged Monday with aiding an enemy state and violating the Military Base and Installations Protection Act.

— Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Thousands of law enforcement agencies in 49 states can search and share Flock’s data across jurisdictions to aid their investigations.

— Sarah Rankin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of aid

Verb

Huang of the Taiwan Network Information Center said the July incident demonstrated that AI has become the main player in cybersecurity beyond simply assisting human hackers in partial automation tasks.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
The Suffolk County District Attorney's office is assisting in the investigation.

— Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of assist

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These types of conversations help teens feel understood and strengthen trust, while uncovering more about what is really driving the desire to change up their look.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
The organization offers a temporary shelter, as well as services for job seeking and helping people set up bank accounts.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of help

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Ray promptly led off with a homer to put us out in front 4–3, while Lenny followed with a single and then advanced to second on a wild pitch.

— New York Daily News, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
Tampa Bay scored the only run of the game after Chandler Simpson led off the fifth with a single to left, advanced to second on a wild pitch, moved to third when Ben Williamson grounded to second then came home on Mullins' bunt single.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026

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