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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
Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
In breaking with the contentious dealings between the league and the NFL Players Association, Tagliabue and Upshaw kept negotiations respectful and centered on what would benefit both sides.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
In a truly enormous space, over 100,000 square feet, that was once a Lord & Taylor department store, you are greeted with giant murals depicting Netflix shows on all sides.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Add beef to Dutch oven and cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned on 2 sides, about 8 minutes.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Vicki Parmelee, owner of Jumby Bay Island Grill in Jupiter, said she's seen the culture evolve from both sides of the table.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Negotiations are continuing and both sides declined to comment.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Unlike a seventh victory of the season, a 955th catch while wearing a Chargers lightning bolt on the sides of his helmet seems almost like a certainty.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Eyes not on the sides of their heads, and a quick, macular gaze that isn’t like other animals’.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
In breaking with the contentious dealings between the league and the NFL Players Association, Tagliabue and Upshaw kept negotiations respectful and centered on what would benefit both sides.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
In a truly enormous space, over 100,000 square feet, that was once a Lord & Taylor department store, you are greeted with giant murals depicting Netflix shows on all sides.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Add beef to Dutch oven and cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned on 2 sides, about 8 minutes.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Vicki Parmelee, owner of Jumby Bay Island Grill in Jupiter, said she's seen the culture evolve from both sides of the table.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Negotiations are continuing and both sides declined to comment.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2025
Unlike a seventh victory of the season, a 955th catch while wearing a Chargers lightning bolt on the sides of his helmet seems almost like a certainty.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Eyes not on the sides of their heads, and a quick, macular gaze that isn’t like other animals’.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sides
Noun
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That approach inevitably leaves large gaps on the flanks, which the visitors looked to exploit with long diagonals.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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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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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
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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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Say, for example, that a restaurant’s menu states that an automatic 18% charge will be added to all bills for parties of six or more customers.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 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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That is, until Angel flies in on her wings and brings her dark cloud with her.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tucked between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, Coconut Creek, Florida, is a quieter take on Broward County—and considering the flutter of thousands of butterfly wings here, perhaps even an oasis.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Yet, their followings are distinct from the quasi-religious fervor thar surrounds Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last year, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chairman John Sykes cracked open the door to dispel a bit of mystique that surrounds his nominating committee.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sides. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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