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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
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
The widespread opposition has turned into a rare bipartisan issue, with conservatives and liberals joining sides to an astonishing degree.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
The Fast50 also gets full-height windows on three sides from the T-line, which can open up on the main and upper decks to maximize indoor-outdoor living.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Callaghan notes that there have been bad actors around the corner-crossing issue, on both sides of the fence and all sides of the corner post.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Define fairness in numbers and timelines, then carefully write it down and invite their edits until both sides feel solid together.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
The linemen on both sides of the ball continued to do position work.
—Nick Harris
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Destinations such as the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders leaked to the media before both sides ultimately came to an agreement to keep Stafford in Los Angeles.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Noun
Federal prosecutors alleged that the suspects held guns while standing on both sides of the car and demanded that the victim hand over the cash.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026
The widespread opposition has turned into a rare bipartisan issue, with conservatives and liberals joining sides to an astonishing degree.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
The Fast50 also gets full-height windows on three sides from the T-line, which can open up on the main and upper decks to maximize indoor-outdoor living.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Callaghan notes that there have been bad actors around the corner-crossing issue, on both sides of the fence and all sides of the corner post.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Define fairness in numbers and timelines, then carefully write it down and invite their edits until both sides feel solid together.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
The linemen on both sides of the ball continued to do position work.
—Nick Harris
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
As the train climbs higher, sweeping mountain and valley views unfold on both sides, and in the colder months, skiers and snowboarders can be seen gliding down the slopes below.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Destinations such as the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders leaked to the media before both sides ultimately came to an agreement to keep Stafford in Los Angeles.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sides
Noun
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In recent decades, the traditional American story has come under sustained attack from both flanks.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Dzeko leads the line alongside Haris Tabakovic or Ermedin Demirovic, providing Bosnia a dual aerial threat inside the penalty area, which complements the team’s focus on attacking the flanks and putting crosses into the 18-yard box.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Luckily for viewers, the film version of American Psycho presents the best aspects of the novel without luxuriating in book Bateman’s fevered misogyny.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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The chief planning officer is a key figure at most major commercial airlines, overseeing management of some of the most intricate aspects of air travel.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Sensing this once-great dynasty is in decline, the outback’s most powerful factions — rival cattle barons, desert gangsters, Indigenous elders, and billionaire miners — move in for the kill, with billions of dollars at stake.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass took office four years ago with a reputation as a coalition builder — someone capable of bringing competing factions together to achieve a common goal.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Tacklers lunge at him from all angles, speeds and directions.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Think of them as a team working together from slightly different angles to save your skin barrier, stop transepidermal water loss, and maintain healthy hydration levels.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Those looking for a special Saturday ritual will delight in the seasonal tea that takes place in the lobby lounge for parties of six or less.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In Seattle, Nordstrom will support Summer of Sports at Westlake Park – a free, open-to-the-public outdoor viewing destination with a Nordstrom VIP area, marquee matchups and food and drink, including watch parties on each of the tournament’s six Seattle match dates.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Construction spanned several phases from roughly 3100 BC to 1600 BC, built by Neolithic Britons rather than Druids or Celts as once theorized.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Construction spanned several phases from around 3100 BC to 1600 BC — predating the first pyramid.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Her head is destroyed, the rear body is destroyed, the wings are gone, the legs are broken.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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That advantage was in large part offset by payments from UEFA’s ‘value pillar’, a mechanism which awards clubs money based upon their coefficient ranking (determined by past performance in European competition) and the size of their nation’s broadcast rights deal for the competition.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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Their top-30 visits, where NFL clubs host prospects at their facilities to gather further intel, are often smokescreens.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sides. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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