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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
Kate Perez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The fighting between the two sides has been the deadliest since February, when Afghanistan's Taliban government said Pakistan launched strikes in Kabul and several other areas, causing mostly civilian casualties.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The interest rate, payment schedule, and maturity are all set in advance, giving both sides a clear understanding of the terms from the outset.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The Daily News reached out to lawyers for both sides for comment.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Though the pack highlights both cities, Williams doesn’t pick sides.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Working in 2 batches, cook short ribs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch.
—Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
The filibuster forces the two sides to talk to each other.
—Tony Vanderhoef, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Authorities say large portions of concrete are impacting both sides of the freeway.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Consumers have seen prices jump by a $1 at the pump over the month, while the United States, Israel and Iran enter a new phase in the ongoing war, in which oil and gas have become key targets for both sides.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The fighting between the two sides has been the deadliest since February, when Afghanistan's Taliban government said Pakistan launched strikes in Kabul and several other areas, causing mostly civilian casualties.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The interest rate, payment schedule, and maturity are all set in advance, giving both sides a clear understanding of the terms from the outset.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The Daily News reached out to lawyers for both sides for comment.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Though the pack highlights both cities, Williams doesn’t pick sides.
—Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Working in 2 batches, cook short ribs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch.
—Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
The filibuster forces the two sides to talk to each other.
—Tony Vanderhoef, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Authorities say large portions of concrete are impacting both sides of the freeway.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sides
Noun
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Any deal almost certainly needs to involve a compromise as lawmakers on the left and right flanks revolt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Any deal will almost certainly need to involve a compromise as lawmakers on the left and right flanks revolt.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Along with valid photo identification, occupants must also provide a statement from a licensed physician stating that a permanent disability severely limits aspects of their daily lives.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hook hopes an induction could perhaps serve as an olive branch between the two factions.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, the party’s direction is the result of some compromise among the various factions of the party.—
Richard Davis,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Miles and Ed are coming at the challenges of Mars-Earth relations and Marsie autonomy from totally different angles, and there are clearly fissures within SDM itself.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The concern is that the hammer lands on teams that are just bad, injured or rebuilding normally, while the truly motivated tankers simply learn the new angles.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 2018, some involved in O'Rourke's campaign told Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink that there was little to no support from the state and national parties.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The parties have the right to appeal.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ticket holders who have bought tickets in previous phases will also be able to see the seats that have been allocated to them via their FIFA account from 1 April.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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To analyze individual features of the site known as 906, CNN compiled more than 50 snapshots from different phases of the facility’s construction into a 3D model.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Gonzalez explained that butterfly wings come in a dazzling variety of colors and patterns, which is created by miniature, overlapping scales on their wings.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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These are in addition to private members clubs The Wilde and Cipriani, among other highlights.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sides. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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