sides (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of side (with)
as in seconds

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sides (with)
  1. aids
  2. assists
  3. reinforces
  4. adopts
  5. helps
Verb
  • The Ocean Between Them costars Riverdale’s Karl Walcott, and Dane appears as Ashley, Joan’s youngest daughter, who aids her in the search.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Under Nevada law, someone who aids or abets a crime—or encourages, hires, commands, or otherwise induces another person to commit it—can be prosecuted as a principal.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of aids
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  • Walking before a meal helps burn stored fat efficiently and assists with weight loss.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And artists deserve a fair pay percentage for work that assists their employers in making profits.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of assists
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  • The data reinforces the stark need for action along these lines, as do the tragic stories of far too many first responders who have made significant sacrifices for their communities and are met with newfound dangers for their troubles.
    — Sen. Saud Anwar, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The material produced by the league so far, according to the filing, reinforces the necessity of complete transparency.
    — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforces
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  • The Supreme x Nike Air Force 1 Low Black Camo adopts a grayscale camouflage across its entire upper.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Track mode instead adopts a longer, more progressive throttle map intended to provide greater precision when driving at the limit.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of adopts
Verb
  • Doing so helps ensure the other person's silence doesn't determine when you're allowed to feel OK again.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The account connection helps verify that votes are coming from individual supporters and reduces the use of fake or duplicate accounts.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Sides (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sides%20%28with%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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