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as in flanks
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 aspects
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
examined the problem from all sides
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as in factions
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 groups
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as in clothes
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Recent Examples of sides
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Senior Producer Ivy Odom likes to use these crispy cornbread bites as a vehicle for getting a bite of all the good Thanksgiving sides together on her plate.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
But the reaction was also emblematic of both sides.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The two sides agreed to a 14-year contract extension reportedly worth $500 million.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The filibuster is the only thing forcing both sides to compromise.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2023, Disney and Charter had a public battle over a renewal, before the two sides resolved their differences to avoid a blackout.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
In the years leading up to the formation of the Wood Brothers, Oliver and Chris had been living apart, each wandering their own respective paths from both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
It can be marshaled to support both sides or neither side.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Eyes not on the sides of their heads, and a quick, macular gaze that isn’t like other animals’.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Senior Producer Ivy Odom likes to use these crispy cornbread bites as a vehicle for getting a bite of all the good Thanksgiving sides together on her plate.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
But the reaction was also emblematic of both sides.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The two sides agreed to a 14-year contract extension reportedly worth $500 million.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The filibuster is the only thing forcing both sides to compromise.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2023, Disney and Charter had a public battle over a renewal, before the two sides resolved their differences to avoid a blackout.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
In the years leading up to the formation of the Wood Brothers, Oliver and Chris had been living apart, each wandering their own respective paths from both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
It can be marshaled to support both sides or neither side.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sides
Noun
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More than 20 hikers needed to be rescued from the flanks of Mount Washington in New Hampshire after wintry conditions swept across the famed peak on Saturday, October 25.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kaoru Mitoma and João Pedro have been constant threats on the flanks, while Pascal Groß remains the metronome in midfield, dictating the tempo with calm precision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Because of delays, Peter, having committed to spending a year in Israel, turned to me to manage all aspects of this sprawling project.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Osaki grew up in a multigenerational home with traditional Japanese American grandparents whose emphasis on achievement seeped into all aspects of life.—
Lynda Lin Grigsby,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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So when the first children in the commune were born, factions emerged around which language the next generation should speak.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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Members of the caucus emerged from a two-hour meeting on Thursday declaring that the 47-member group is coalescing around a unified strategy rather than splintering into factions, which could mean the government funding fight lasts well beyond the current 37 days.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Day after day, Ward and Cormican went out onto those parts of the lake, crisscrossing them to capture images from multiple angles.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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What ensues is a twisty mystery that is, per The Hollywood Reporter‘s review, poked and prodded at from all angles.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His victory ended nearly a decade of Democratic control in Richmond and underscored the state’s potential to swing between the parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The researchers focused on lithium aluminum alloys and examined how lithium ions navigate two internal phases, known as the lithium-rich beta phase and the lithium-poor alpha phase.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Known for long-term weather predictions, moon phases, fishing and gardening guides and folk wisdom, the publication expressed pride in its 208-year legacy.—
Jason M. Volack,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Conventional deicing systems address the problem by redirecting hot air from engines across the wings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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As for the team’s three wings, Barnes, Ingram and RJ Barrett, their individual numbers have been fine.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Two tables have seating that surrounds screens, perfect for table-top role-playing games.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Fat that sits deep in the abdomen and surrounds vital organs is particularly dangerous, fueling inflammation, insulin resistance and cardiovascular problems, according to experts.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sides. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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