sided

verb

Definition of sidednext
past tense of side
1
as in allied

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2
as in surrounded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sided
  1. allied
  2. surrounded
  3. banded
  4. skinned
  5. attached
  6. enclosed
  7. mixed
  8. robed
Verb
  • After a nine-month pause, Houthi militants in Yemen allied to Iran resumed attacks on vessels in the Red Sea on July 22, 2026, directly targeting the group’s longtime foe Saudi Arabia.
    — Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Today, however, several armed groups allied with Tehran are back to pressuring Iran’s foes by opening new fronts that complicate the war and threaten to choke the global economy.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of allied
Verb
  • While Pittsburgh may be surrounded by nature, much of it is not natural, often due to years of industrial activity.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Cast your line into the river, which is surrounded by stunning mountain views, and get a taste of the serenity and challenge of fly fishing.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of surrounded
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  • Some birds, such as Dark Green 06 and Yellow 25, were banded as far back as 2004 and have become minor celebrities.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • However, they are not banded, so their activity will not be fully tracked.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Definition of banded
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  • From her home in Sedley, Virginia, Dot skinned, blanched, cooked, and packaged her signature nuts.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • All the specimens were skinned first, and the team removed any excess flesh and internal organs.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
Definition of skinned
Verb
  • Bale was cast as Patrick Bateman in the film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho, with Mary Harron attached to direct.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Just look at the sleeve of XXXXX, the latest in her Giger-esque series of covers featuring cyborg-like beings, where her body is attached to what looks like some kind of tank or ship.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of attached
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  • The former patio has been enclosed to make a new dining room with windows facing the Cultural District.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
  • Two types of trams—open and enclosed, both free—get you within a 10-minute walk of most popular attractions, with pick-ups and drop-offs in or near three major parking lots.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of enclosed
Verb
  • As Tehran and Washington issue mixed messages, the status of the strait remains at the core of the conflict.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The sodas can be mixed with different syrups and creamers; for example, Sprite mixed with blue raspberry syrup and coconut cream.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
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  • The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Definition of robed
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