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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
Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Since the reformatting of the Champions League in 2024-25, the past two Europa Leagues have gone to English sides, too.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Buy one, get one free Monday to Wednesday – Monday is for barbecue sandwiches and sides.
—Ella Gonzales
may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
The programs on opposite sides of the Missouri-Kansas border will play the neutral-site game at T-Mobile Center.
—Killian Wright, Kansas City Star, 28 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
The buyer has the funds, the seller is prepared, and both sides have agreed on the price.
—Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The steps came after a recent escalation in aerial attacks by both sides in the more than four-year war that followed Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 28 May 2026
The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Noun
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
Since the reformatting of the Champions League in 2024-25, the past two Europa Leagues have gone to English sides, too.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Buy one, get one free Monday to Wednesday – Monday is for barbecue sandwiches and sides.
—Ella Gonzales
may 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
The programs on opposite sides of the Missouri-Kansas border will play the neutral-site game at T-Mobile Center.
—Killian Wright, Kansas City Star, 28 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
The buyer has the funds, the seller is prepared, and both sides have agreed on the price.
—Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The steps came after a recent escalation in aerial attacks by both sides in the more than four-year war that followed Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 28 May 2026
The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sides
Noun
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There are no shortage of options for the wing-back roles; the most familiar name will be former Brighton full-back Pervis Esutipinan, but Nilson Angulo and Angelo Preciado both bring pace and dynamism to the flanks.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The deposits that blanketed the volcanoes’ steep flanks were critical clues, Preine said.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The page will include a progress summary with a breakdown of different aspects of the plan and their levels of completion, as well as a table of contents for viewers to navigate different elements of the plan.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Those aspects would need to be carefully spelled out in the AI law.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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During his first years in office, Hadi tried to implement wide-reaching reforms, including the unification of the country’s various armed factions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Why are nontraditional political parties and factions, many of them extremist, gaining strength in Europe and elsewhere?—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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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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Paterson, New Jersey, will host a series of watch parties and cultural events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Moskowitz, a former DeSantis appointee, pitched himself as a Democrat who is willing to call out both parties.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
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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
Noun
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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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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
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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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“Sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sides. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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